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Sapote, scientifically known as Pouteria sapota and belonging to the Sapotaceae family, is a tall tree native to Central America, including Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of Mexico. Sapote (Latin: Pouteria sapota, family Sapotaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sapote is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sapote is a member of the Sapotaceae family native to BLZ, COS, ELS, GUA, HON, and MXC. Sapote thrives in full sun and requires moist, medium to heavy (clay) soil.
Sapote grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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