Cedar Wood (Cedrela odorata)

Family: Meliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cedrela odorata or Cedar Wood is a fast-growing deciduous tree that is highly valued for its high quality timber in Tropical America. It now considered to be endangered as a result of overexploitation. It grows up to 30-40 m in height and has a cylindrical bole of up to 120 cm in diameter that can be unbranched for 15 - 24 m. It has a spreading crown and many low branches making it an ideal shade and windbreak tree.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Use: The young leaves are eaten. — Use: The young leaves are eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Widely distributed in wet, primary and secondary evergreen to semi-deciduous lowland or lower montane rainforest. (Zone 9)