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Prosopis denudans var. patagonica

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A large shrub. The pods are 4-10 cm long by 0.9-1.3 cm wide and 0.8-1 cm thick.

Also as Mimosaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 800-1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

The pod and seeds are eaten raw or boiled.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Algarrobo

Synonyms