Vachellia caven

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 10 m tall. It leaves are 2.5-5.5 cm long and have narrow leaflets. The pods are dark brown and 2-9 cm long by 1-3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, East Africa, Egypt, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for coffee.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - coffee

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Espinillo

Synonyms

Acacia adenopa Hook. & Arn.; Mimosa caven Molina; Vachellia ibirocayensis (Marchiori) Deble & Marchiori; and several others