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Escobillo, scientifically known as Malpighia glabra, is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America, including countries such as Aruba, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Escobillo (Latin: Malpighia glabra, family Malpighiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Escobillo is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Escobillo is a member of the Malpighiaceae family native to ARU, BLZ, CLM, COS, CUB, and DOM. Escobillo thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Escobillo grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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