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Xanthium strumarium, commonly known as cocklebur, is an annual forb or herb native to regions across Asia and parts of Europe, including Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. Xanthium strumarium (Latin: Xanthium strumarium) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Xanthium strumarium is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Xanthium strumarium is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, BUL, CBD, and CHN. Xanthium strumarium thrives in full sun and can grow to a height of 0.8 meters.
Xanthium strumarium grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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