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Guayapa, scientifically known as Pereskia sacharosa, is a perennial shrub native to the northeastern and northwestern regions of Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil's west-central area, as well as Paraguay. Guayapa (Latin: Pereskia sacharosa, family Cactaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Guayapa is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Guayapa is a member of the Cactaceae family native to BO. Guayapa thrives in full sun and is suitable for cultivation in temperate regions with hardiness zones 9-11.
Guayapa grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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