Parkinsonia praecox

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem sap

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mauto, Palo brea

Synonyms

Caesalpinia praecox Ruiz & Pav.; Cercidium goldmanii Rose; Cercidium plurifoliolatum Micheli; Cercidium praecox (Ruiz & Pav.) Harms Cercidium spinosum Tul.; Cercidium unijugum Rose; Cercidium viride (H. Karst.) H. Karst.;