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Marabou Thorn, scientifically known as Dichrostachys cinerea, is a large shrub or small tree native to Madagascar and parts of Africa, including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, and the Cape Provinces. Marabou Thorn (Latin: Dichrostachys cinerea, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Marabou Thorn is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Marabou Thorn is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ANG, BEN, BOT, BKN, BUR, and CMN. Marabou Thorn thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Marabou Thorn grows best in USDA zone 8-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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