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African Mahogany (Afzelia africana), a member of the Fabaceae family, is a tree native to West and Central Africa, including countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Le… African Mahogany (Latin: Afzelia africana, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
African Mahogany is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
African Mahogany is a member of the Fabaceae family native to BEN, BKN, CMN, CAF, CHA, and GAM. African Mahogany thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
African Mahogany grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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