Erythrina standleyana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Cuba, Mexico, West Indies
How it is used for food
The flowers are boiled, dried and then fried. They are eaten with tamales. The immature fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hutucu, Jutucu