Zygia juruana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 4-20 m tall. The fruit is a pod. The pods are 10-13 cm long by 3.5-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chunta kaspi, Igarana, Sacha pakay, Wekidean, Yaku guabilla, Yutsu
Synonyms
Pithecellobium juruanum Harms;