Persea edulis

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Basic Information

Family: Lauraceae

Genus: persea

Plant ID (slug): persea-edulis

Numeric ID: 25906

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Persea edulis is an evergreen Tree. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[146]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Persea edulis