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Wild Sweetsop, scientifically known as Annona mucosa, is a small to medium-sized tree native to Central and South America, including countries such as Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and parts of Mexico. Wild Sweetsop (Latin: Annona mucosa, family Annonaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wild Sweetsop is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wild Sweetsop is a member of the Annonaceae family native to BLZ, BZN, BZE, BZS, BZL, and BZC. Wild Sweetsop thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Wild Sweetsop grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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