Inga jenmanii

Description

A large tree. The leaves are small and have 6 leaflets. The flowers are white and in groups. The pods are green and 9 cm long. They are smooth and thick. The pod pulp is white.

Edible Uses

The white pulp inside the pods is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows near riverbanks.

Where It Grows

Guyana, South America,

Also Known As

Waisyimiri, Warakosa

References (1)

• van Andel, T., 2000, Useful plants of Guyana. Non-Timber Forest Products of the North-West District of Guyana Part 2. p 367

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