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The Sago Palm (Metroxylon sagu) is a large palm tree native to the Maluku Islands and New Guinea, known for its edible properties and adaptability in various soil types. Sago Palm (Latin: Metroxylon sagu) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sago 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.
Sago Palm is a member native to MOL and NWG. Sago Palm thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sago Palm grows best in USDA zone 11-12, full sun light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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