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Barca, scientifically known as Couma macrocarpa, is a tall tree native to Central and South America, including countries such as Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, and Venezuela. Barca (Latin: Couma macrocarpa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Barca is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Barca is a member native to BLZ, BOL, BZN, CLM, COS, and ECU. Barca (Couma macrocarpa) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Barca grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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