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Pacpa, scientifically known as Furcraea andina and belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family, is a perennial plant native to the arid regions of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Pacpa (Latin: Furcraea andina, family Asclepiadaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pacpa is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pacpa is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family native to BOL, ECU, and PER. Pacpa, Furcraea andina, thrives in full sun and is hardy in temperate regions down to zones 10-12.
Pacpa grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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