Guaje, Gueje dal Cerro, Huaje
Leucaena confertiflora var. confertiflora
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It keeps growing from year to year.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America
How it is used for food
The unripe pods are eaten.
Trees are occasionally cultivated.
Edible parts
Pods, seeds