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The Ivory Coast Raffia Palm (Raphia hookeri) is a tall palm tree native to the coastal regions of West and Central Africa, including countries like Angola, Benin, Cameroon, and Ghana. Ivory Coast Raffia Palm (Latin: Raphia hookeri) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ivory Coast Raffia Palm is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ivory Coast Raffia Palm is a member native to ANG, BEN, CMN, CAF, CON, and EQG. The Ivory Coast Raffia Palm thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ivory Coast Raffia Palm grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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