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Babaco, scientifically known as Vasconcellea x heilbornii, is a tropical fruiting plant native to the Andean region of Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. Babaco (Latin: Vasconcellea x heilbornii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Babaco is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Babaco is a member native to BOL, CLM, and ECU. Babaco thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Babaco grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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