Guaje de huerta
Leucaena confertiflora var. adenotheloidea
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can tolerate occasional frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America
How it is used for food
Trees are occasionally cultivated for pods.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Leucaena confertiflora Zarate subsp. adenotheloidea Zarate;