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Shepherd's Needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) is an annual forb or herb native to a wide range of Mediterranean and Central Asian regions, including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, and many other countries listed in the data. Shepherd's Needle (Latin: Scandix pecten-veneris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Shepherd's Needle is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Shepherd's Needle is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, AUT, BAL, and BGM. Shepherd's Needle thrives in light to medium soil and prefers moisture-retentive conditions but can tolerate heavier clay soils as well.
Shepherd's Needle grows best in 8/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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