Prosopis dulcis
Kunth
Algaroba, Cashau, Pacay
Fabaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tropical tree in the legume family native to South America, with edible ripe seeds that are commercially sold as pods in markets.
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Edible Uses
The ripe seeds are ground into flour.
Traditional Uses
The ripe seeds are ground into flour.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the tropics of South America.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, West Indies,
Other Information
Pods are sold in markets.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
References (4)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 517
- Martin, F. W., et al, 1987, Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics. USDA Handbook 642 p 99
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 99
- Mimoses 110. 1822
