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Spiny Holdback, scientifically known as Caesalpinia spinosa and belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae, is a medium-sized tree native to regions including Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Spiny Holdback (Latin: Caesalpinia spinosa, family Caesalpiniaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Spiny Holdback is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Spiny Holdback is a member of the Caesalpiniaceae family native to BO, CO, CU, EC, IND, and PE. Spiny Holdback thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Spiny Holdback grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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