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Cow Cockle, scientifically known as Vaccaria hispanica, is an annual plant that thrives in light and moist conditions with a preference for light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils. Cow Cockle (Latin: Vaccaria hispanica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cow Cockle is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cow Cockle is a member native to PAL, AFG, POR, ALB, ALG, and ROM. Cow Cockle thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cow Cockle grows best in full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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