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Cape Myrtle (Myrsine africana) is a small shrub native to regions across Africa and Asia, including Afghanistan, Angola, China, Ethiopia, India, and various African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. Cape Myrtle (Latin: Myrsine africana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cape Myrtle is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cape Myrtle is a member native to AFG, ANG, ASS, AZO, CPP, and CHN. Cape Myrtle thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cape Myrtle 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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