Leucaena

Leucaena is a tree or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family and is native to Central America, including countries like Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and specific regions of Mexico. Known for its edible parts—flowers, leaves, seeds, and seedpods—it thrives in full sun with a wide range of soil types, from light sandy to heavy clay, as long as the pH is between 5 and 8.7. This adaptable plant can grow up to 10 meters tall and is commonly found in dry or moist habitats across its native range.