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Acai (Euterpe oleracea) is a tall palm tree native to the tropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela. Acai (Latin: Euterpe oleracea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Acai is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Acai is a member native to BZN, BZE, CLM, ECU, FRG, and GUY. Acai thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Acai 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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