Leucaena confertiflora var. adenotheloidea
Zarate, (Zarate) C. E. Hughes
Guaje de huerta
Fabaceae Edible: Seeds
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A shrub or small tree in the Fabaceae family found in subtropical regions where it can tolerate occasional frosts. Trees are occasionally cultivated for their seed pods.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It can tolerate occasional frosts.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico*, North America,
Other Information
Trees are occasionally cultivated for pods.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
Leucaena confertiflora Zarate subsp. adenotheloidea Zarate
References (2)
- ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www:ildis.org/Legume/Web
- Oldfield, S., et al, 1998, The World List of Threatened Trees. World Conservation Press. p 318
