Glandular mesquite, Honey Mesquite, Honeypod
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows on sandy plains and sandhills. It can grow in desert grassland. It can grow on slightly salty soils. In the SE region of the USA it grows to 1700 m altitude. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Also known as:
Algarobo, Guichacho, Narab, Pluma de oro
Synonyms
- Algarobia glandulosa (Torr.) Cooper
- Algarobia glandulosa (Torr.) Torr. & A.Gray
- Neltuma constricta (Sarg.) Britton & Rose
- Neltuma glandulosa (Torr.) Britton & Rose
- Neltuma neomexicana Britton & Rose
- Prosopis chilensis var. glandulosa (Torr.) Standl.
- Prosopis juliflora var. constricta Sarg.
- Prosopis juliflora var. glandulosa (Torr.) Cockerell
- Prosopis odorata Torr. & Frém.
- Prosopis juliflora auct. non (Swartz.)DC
- Prosopis chilensis auct. non (Mol.) Schwartz
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Honey, Fruit, Flower nectar, Vegetable
Where does Glandular mesquite grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Botswana, India, Kenya, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Pakistan, Senegal, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sudan, United States, West Africa
Notes: Also as Mimosaceae. It can be invasive when introduced to new regions.
Growing Glandular mesquite, Honey Mesquite, Honeypod
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seeds.
Edible Uses: The seeds and pods have been used to prepare meal and cakes. The green pods contain a sweet pulp and can be cooked and eaten or made into jelly. The dried pods are ground into meal and used in breads, cakes, muffins and pancakes. The plant is the source of a gum. The nectar of the flower can be sucked.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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