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The Rain Tree, scientifically known as *Samanea saman* and belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a large deciduous tree native to Central America and northern South America, including countries such as Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama… Rain Tree (Latin: Samanea saman, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Rain 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.
Rain Tree is a member of the Fabaceae family native to BLZ, CLM, COS, ECU, ELS, and HON. The Rain Tree (Samanea saman) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist or wet soil types—light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Rain Tree grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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