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ZZ Calliandra houstoniana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Medicine, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Acacia houstoni (L'Her.) Willd.; Mimosa houstiniana Mill.; and several others