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Simarouba glauca, known as the white simarouba or white silk-cotton tree, is a medium to large tree native to Central and southern Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central America, including regions such as the Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador… Simarouba glauca (Latin: Simarouba glauca) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Simarouba glauca is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Simarouba glauca is a member native to BAH, BLZ, COS, CUB, DOM, and ELS. Simarouba glauca thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Simarouba glauca grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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