Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Mosquitoes Long-thorn Kiawe
Evergreen   tree grows up to 12 m leaves bi-pinnate flowers green-yellow cylindrical spikes, 5-10 cm long fruit  20-30 cm long
The sweet pods are edible and nutritious, and have been a traditional source of food for indigenous peoples in Peru, Chile and California. Pods were once chewed during long journeys to stave off thirst. They can be eaten raw, boiled, dried and ground into flour to make bread, stored underground. 
 
 
New name Neltuma juliflora (sw) raf
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