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Purple Mombin (Spondias purpurea), also known as Red Mombin, is a fast-growing shrub or small tree in the Anacardiaceae family, the same family as cashew and mango. Purple Mombin Red Mombin (Latin: Spondias purpurea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Purple Mombin Red Mombin is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Purple Mombin Red Mombin is a member native to BLZ, CLM, COS, ELS, GUA, and HON. Purple Mombin, or Spondias purpurea, grows as a shrub or small tree reaching about 10 meters.
Purple Mombin Red Mombin 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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