Kentucky Coffee-tree, Nicker-tree, Stump tree
Gymnocladus canadensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
Trees are separately male and female.
There are 4 Gymnocladus species. They grow in warm temperate regions. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The pods are preserved like tamarind. The seeds are ground and used as coffee.
Edible parts
Seeds, pods
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Chicot