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Moreton Bay Chestnut (Castanospermum australe) is an evergreen tree native to the coastal regions of New South Wales, Queensland, and Vanuatu. Moreton Bay Chestnut (Latin: Castanospermum australe, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Moreton Bay Chestnut is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Moreton Bay Chestnut is a member of the Fabaceae family native to NSW, QLD, and VAN. Moreton Bay Chestnut thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Moreton Bay Chestnut grows best in USDA zone 8-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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