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Pau Carvão Mesquite Iron tree, Prosopis africana, is a member of the legume family, Fabaceae, and grows as a deciduous shrub or small tree. Pau Carvão Mesquite Iron tree (Latin: Prosopis africana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pau Carvão Mesquite Iron tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pau Carvão Mesquite Iron tree is a member native to BEN, BKN, CMN, CAF, CHA, and CON. Pau Carvão Mesquite Iron tree (Prosopis africana) grows to roughly 10 m and performs best in full sun.
Pau Carvão Mesquite Iron tree 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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