Tepeguaje, Watson lysiloma
Lysiloma watsonii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A deciduous shrub or small tree. It grows 2-3 m high. The leaves are twice divided. They have leaflets along the stalk. The leaflets are oval and 1.2-2.5 cm long. The flowers are brownish-red with white stamens. They are in round heads 1.3 cm across. They occur in clusters.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It can grow in dry areas. It needs an average, well-drained soil. It needs full sun. It suits plant hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young seeds are eaten raw. The seeds are also ground and mixed with water and drunk.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lysiloma acapulcense var. brevispicata Rose; Lysiloma brevispicata (Rose) Britton & Rose; Lysiloma microphylla var. thornberi (Britton & Rose) Isely; Lysiloma thornberi Britton & Rose; Lysiloma watsonii Rose subsp. thornberi (Britton & Rose) Felger & Lowe;