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Gum Tree (Bursera simaruba), a tree or shrub from the Burseraceae family, is native to regions stretching from Florida to Venezuela, including parts of the Caribbean and Central America such as Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic,… Gum Tree (Latin: Bursera simaruba, family Burseraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gum Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Gum Tree is a member of the Burseraceae family native to ARU, BAH, BLZ, BZN, CAY, and CLM. The Gum Tree (Bursera simaruba) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-draining soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Gum Tree 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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