Calguje, Frijolito, Guaje blanco
Leucaena macrophylla

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The unripe pods are eaten.

Edible parts

Pods

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Leucaena houghii Britton & Rose; Leucaena macrocarpa Rose; Leucaena macrophylla Benth. subsp. nelsonii (Britton & Rose) Zarate; Leucaena nelsonii Britton & Rose;