Zanthoxylum monogynum subsp. monogynum
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It is spiny. It grows 6-20 m tall. The trunk is 40-60 cm across. The crown is round.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to flavour liqueurs.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
It can be grown by seed.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Fagara arenaria (Engl.) Engl.; Fagara monogyna Engl.; and others