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African Pearwood (Baillonella toxisperma) is a large tree native to the wet forests of West and Central Africa, including Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, and Zaïre. African Pearwood (Latin: Baillonella toxisperma) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
African Pearwood 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 Pearwood is a member native to CAB, CMN, CAF, CON, GAB, and NGA. African Pearwood (Baillonella toxisperma) thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
African Pearwood grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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