Brazilian firewood
Libidibia ferrea
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
The name is ambiguous.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are used for flour.
Edible parts
Seed, medicine, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Juca, Morado, Pau ferro
Synonyms
Caesalpinia ferrea Mart. ex Tul.;