Fava bean tree, Amazonia nitta tree
Parkia platycephala
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The pods are fermented to produce alcohol.
Edible parts
Fruit - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Badoqueiro, Beloca, Fava-bolota, Fava-de-boi, Faviera-beloco, Faviera-de-boloto, Pracari, Sabiu, Visgueiro
Synonyms
Parkia polycephala Benth.;