Beach walnut
Pongamia pinnata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 3-15 m tall. The leaves have 5-9 leaflets. They are opposite. They are narrowly oval and 3-10 cm long and 2.5-5 cm wide. The pods are oblong and 5-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. . They are flattened and have thick walls. The seeds are 2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the beach.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Central America, Nicaragua, Pacific, Samoa, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cytisus pinnatus L.; and several others