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Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as puncturevine or goat's rue, is a sprawling herbaceous plant that thrives in various climatic conditions across the globe, from Afghanistan and Albania to Zimbabwe. Tribulus terrestris (Latin: Tribulus terrestris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tribulus terrestris is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Tribulus terrestris is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, ALT, ANG, and ASS. Tribulus terrestris thrives in light to medium soil with a pH of 7-7.5 and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Tribulus terrestris grows best in 9/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual, biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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