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Bastard Cedar West Indian elm (Guazuma ulmifolia) is a tree or shrub native to Central and South America, ranging from Argentina Northeast to Venezuela. Bastard Cedar West Indian elm (Latin: Guazuma ulmifolia, family Moraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bastard Cedar West Indian elm is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bastard Cedar West Indian elm is a member of the Moraceae family native to AGE, BLZ, BOL, BZN, BZE, and BZS. Bastard Cedar West Indian elm thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bastard Cedar West Indian elm grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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