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Borojoa patinoi, commonly known as Borojo, is a tree belonging to the Boraginaceae family and is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panamá. Borojo (Latin: Borojoa patinoi, family Boraginaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Borojo is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Borojo is a member of the Boraginaceae family native to CLM, COS, ECU, and PAN. Borojo thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Borojo grows best in USDA zone 10-12, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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