Kuteera-Gum (Acacia leucophloea)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Acacia leucophloea is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and manganese. — The germinated seeds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.; They contain crude protein 27 % dry matter.; The other major nutrient contents are crude lipid 5 %, crude fibre 7 %, ash 4 % and total crude carbohydrates, 58 %.; The seeds are a rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and manganese.

Habitat & North American Range

A component of dry-forests, savannahs, bush woodlands, and desert ecosystems from sea level to elevations of 800 metres. Usually found on soils with poor to moderate fertility. (Zone 10)