Tehuistle
Acacia bilimekii
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the semi-arid zone. It grows at 1,860 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours. Seedlings are transplanted from the nursery after 6 months.