Prosopis torquata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It has large spines. The flowers are yellow. The pod is spiral shaped and narrows between the seeds. The seeds are 7 mm long by 5 mm wide.

Caution: It can become a weed. Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tintitaco

Synonyms

Acacia torquata Cav. ex Lag.;