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Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing shrub native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Guarana (Latin: Paullinia cupana, family Sapindaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Guarana is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Guarana is a member of the Sapindaceae family native to BZN, CLM, ECU, GUY, PER, and VEN. Guarana thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Guarana grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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