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Stevia (Honeyleaf): Growing Your Own Natural Sweetener

Stevia rebaudiana is a tender perennial from South America. Leaves contain stevioside, a non-caloric sweetener. Grow in containers; it's finicky about drainage and cold. Sources: Logee's Greenhouses (860-774-9932), Richters Herbs (905-640-6677).

Sold as dietary supplement in US due to FDA regulations.

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