Mexican mahogany
Swietenia humilis
Family: Meliaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America
How it is used for food
Caution: Seeds very poisonous. An oil can be extracted from the seeds.
Edible parts
Caution, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Swietenia bijuga P. Preuss; Swietenia cirrhata S. F. Blake;