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Zygia cataractae

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The fruit occur on the branches below the leaves. They are pale green and have white aril or coating over the seeds.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Guama de rana

Synonyms

Calliandra schwackeana Taub.; Feuilleea divaricata (Benth.) Kuntze; Inga cataractae Kunth; Inga glomerata DC. and others