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The Dika Nut (Irvingia gabonensis) is a large tree native to the tropical regions of West and Central Africa, including Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Islands, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zaïre. Dika Nut (Latin: Irvingia gabonensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Dika Nut is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Dika Nut is a member native to ANG, BEN, CAB, CMN, CAF, and CON. Dika Nut thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Dika Nut 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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