— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Persea edulis (Persea edulis). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Persea edulis, commonly known as avocado, is a tree native to the tropical regions of Central and Southern Mexico, including Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of Mexico. Persea edulis (Latin: Persea edulis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Persea edulis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Persea edulis is a member native to BLZ, COS, GUA, HON, MXC, and MXG. Persea edulis thrives in full to partial sun, requiring moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Persea edulis grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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