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African Locust Bean, scientifically known as Parkia biglobosa, is a large tree native to countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Togo, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic. African Locust Bean (Latin: Parkia biglobosa, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
African Locust Bean is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
African Locust Bean is a member of the Fabaceae family native to BEN, BKN, GUI, MLI, TOG, and CMN. African Locust Bean thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
African Locust Bean grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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