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South American Sapote, scientifically known as Quararibea cordata and belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, is a tree native to regions including Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. South American Sapote (Latin: Quararibea cordata, family Bignoniaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
South American 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.
South American Sapote is a member of the Bignoniaceae family native to BOL, BZN, CLM, COS, ECU, and PAN. South American Sapote thrives in full sun and requires moist, medium to heavy clay soil.
South American 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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