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Desert Hackberry, scientifically known as Celtis pallida, is a small to medium-sized tree native to arid and semi-arid regions of Central and South America, including parts of Mexico, Florida, Texas, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Haiti, and Uruguay. Desert Hackberry (Latin: Celtis pallida) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Desert Hackberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Desert Hackberry is a member native to AGE, AGW, ARI, BOL, BZE, and BZS. Desert Hackberry thrives in full sun and prefers dry to moist conditions.
Desert Hackberry grows best in full sun light and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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