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Pithecellobium insigne

Micheli

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Description

A subtropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae).

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Edible Uses

The fruit aril is edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Also Known As

Ahogar, Amuchile, Chico humo, Guamuchil, Ogador

References (1)

  • Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 668 (As Pithecellobium calostachys)

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