Dimorphandra mora
Benth. & Hook. f.
Fabaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A large tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae). The seeds are the edible portion and are traditionally prepared by boiling, grating, and mixing with cassava.
Edible Uses
The seeds are boiled and grated, then mixed with cassava.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are boiled and grated and mixed with cassava.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Guiana, South America,
Notes
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
References (3)
- Gen. pl. 1:588. 1865
- Hedrick, U. P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 271
- Menninger, E. A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 93
