Pequi (Caryocar Brasiliense) is a perennial tree in the Caryocaraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Caryocar brasiliense is a semideciduous tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado, known for its edible fruit called pequi.
Pequi
Caryocar Brasiliense
Caryocar brasiliense is a semideciduous tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado, known for its edible fruit called pequi.
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