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Pearl Berry (Margyricarpus pinnatus) is a small shrub native to regions in South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Pearl Berry (Latin: Margyricarpus pinnatus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pearl Berry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pearl Berry is a member native to AGE, AGW, AGS, BOL, BZS, and BZC. Pearl Berry thrives in full to partial sun, requiring moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Pearl Berry grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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