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The Bead Tree (Melia azederach), belonging to the family Meliaceae, is a deciduous tree native to regions such as Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and various areas in China. Bead Tree (Latin: Melia azederach, family Meliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bead Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bead Tree is a member of the Meliaceae family native to ASS, BAN, CBD, CHN, CHC, and CHS. Bead Tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils that can range from light (sandy) to heavy (clay), with a pH between 4 and 8.
Bead Tree grows best in USDA zone 7-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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