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Cha-om
ชะอม
Senegalia pennata
Thorny climbing shrub grown in Thailand for aromatic tender shoots, commonly cooked in omelettes and curries. Regular pruning keeps shoots within reach. This species-level entry does not resolve the cultivated subspecies. In Japan and colder US areas, perennial survival requires a protected frost-free environment.
Regional growing guide
When and how it grows here
Cha-om is not commonly grown in California. You can still select this region and plan planting, but check local growing conditions before getting started.
hard in CaliforniaSpringSummerFall
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Field note
Watch the current forecast and your soil before scheduling work.