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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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