Arizona kidneywood
Eysenhardtia polystachya
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in the edges of forests and near streams. It grows between 150-3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The flowers are cooked and eaten.
Flowers are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. The seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours before planting.
Its other names
Local names
Arbol de palo dulce, Coatillo, Coatl, Cuatle, Palo cuate
Synonyms
Dalea fruticosa G. Don; Eysenhardtia amorphoides Kunth; Viborquia polystachya Ortega; and others