Marimari (Cassia leiandra)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Found in South America, Marimari or Cassia leiandra, is a small tree of 6-14 m height with usually twisted trunk of around 30 cm in diameter and a wide, spreading crown. Though popular for the acidic-sweet, edible fruit, marimari is also used as an ornamental tree due to its yellow flowers located at the end of branches. The tree is grown from seeds. Found In: Amazon, Brazil, South America.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

acidic-sweet, juicy pulp surrounding the seeds is eaten. — Edible portion: Fruit.; The acidic-sweet, juicy pulp surrounding the seeds is eaten.; The fruit is harvested whilst the seeds are still green.; The fruit is a legume 40 - 70cm long and about 3cm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests of the floodplains and seasonally flooded forests near lagoons and canals. Most commonly found in secondary formations. (Zone 9)