Chigo
Campsiandra comosa
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A large tree. The leaves have 5-9 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are yellow and large. The fruit are pods 30 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
The seeds are buried to ferment then ground into flour. This is used to make a kind of bread.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chiga
Synonyms
Campsiandra surinamensis Kleinhoonte; Campsiandra rosea Poepp. & Endl.;