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Gum Arabic, scientifically known as Senegalia senegal and belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a tree native to regions including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi,… Gum Arabic (Latin: Senegalia senegal, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gum Arabic is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Gum Arabic is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ANG, BEN, BOT, BKN, CMN, and CAF. Gum Arabic thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Gum Arabic grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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