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Sapucaia Sapucaia nut, scientifically known as Lecythis zabucajo, is a large tree native to the tropical regions of Bolivia, Brazil North, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Sapucaia Sapucaia nut (Latin: Lecythis zabucajo) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sapucaia Sapucaia 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.
Sapucaia Sapucaia nut is a member native to BOL, BZN, ECU, FRG, GUY, and SUR. Sapucaia sapucaia thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sapucaia Sapucaia nut grows best in USDA zone 11-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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