Pithecellobium keyense
Britton ex Britton & Rose
Keys blackbead
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPithecellobium keyense, commonly called Florida Keys blackbead', or Florida Key apes-earring, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae).
Description
A tropical and subtropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae), known by the common names Keys blackbead. It produces seeds that are edible.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bahamas, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, USA, West Indies,
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae. There are 2 plants with the same scientific name but different authorities.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 116
