Prosopis laevigata

(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) M. C. Johnst.

Smooth mesquite

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical legume tree that produces elongated pods. Prosopis laevigata is also known as smooth mesquite.

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Edible Uses

The pulp of the seed pods is eaten as food.

Traditional Uses

The pulp of the pod is eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, North America, Peru, South America, USA,

Notes

Also as Mimosaceae.

Synonyms

Acacia laevigata Hunb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.Algarobia dulcis (Kunth) Benth.Mimosa laevigata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir.Neltuma attentuata Britton & Rose Prosopis dulcis Kunth

Also Known As

Chucata, Mezquite, Tziritzecua, Utuh

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