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The Bush Butter Tree, scientifically known as Dacryodes edulis, is a medium to large tree native to the moist and wet forests of Central Africa, including Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and parts of Nigeria. Bush Butter Tree (Latin: Dacryodes edulis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bush Butter 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.
Bush Butter Tree is a member native to BOR, MLY, NG, PHI, SUL, and SUM. The Bush Butter Tree (Dacryodes edulis) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soil, which can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bush Butter Tree grows best in USDA zone 11-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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