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The Buriti Palm (Mauritia flexuosa) is a large palm tree native to the wetlands of South America and Central America, ranging from Venezuela and Colombia to Brazil and parts of Central America. Buriti Palm (Latin: Mauritia flexuosa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Buriti Palm is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Buriti Palm is a member native to BOL, BZN, BZE, BZL, BZC, and CLM. The Buriti Palm thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist or wet soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Buriti Palm grows best in USDA zone 11-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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