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Sapindus mukorossi, commonly known as the Chinese soapberry tree, is a deciduous tree native to regions including Assam, China South-Central and Southeast, Hainan, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and West Himalaya. Sapindus mukorossi (Latin: Sapindus mukorossi) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sapindus mukorossi is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sapindus mukorossi is a member native to ASS, CHC, CHS, CHH, IND, and JAP. Sapindus mukorossi thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay).
Sapindus mukorossi grows best in USDA zone 8-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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