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Brosimum guianense, commonly known as Bastard Breadnut, is a large tree native to Central and South America, including countries such as Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname,… Bastard Breadnut (Latin: Brosimum guianense) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bastard Breadnut is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bastard Breadnut is a member native to BLZ, BOL, BZN, BZE, BZS, and BZL. Bastard Breadnut thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist but well-drained soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bastard Breadnut grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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