Leucaena macrophylla subsp. istmensis
Benth., C.E. Hughes
Guaje, Chicaoaxin, Marinero
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family, sold in local markets.
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Edible Uses
The pods are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico*, North America,
Other Information
Sold in markets.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
References (3)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1620
- Bot. voy. Sulphur 90. 1844
- ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www:ildis.org/Legume/Web
