Hazovola (Dalbergia monticola)

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

Endemic to Madagascar, Dalbergia monticola is a deciduous tree typically about 15 m in height with a short bole of up to 100 cm in diameter. It has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria that forms root nodules and fix atmospheric nitrogen. The wood is moderately heavy to heavy and ideal for making musical instruments, precision equipment, cabinets and furniture, carvings, and veneer and plywood among others.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Evergreen forests at elevations from 350 - 1,600 metres, usually on ferrallitic soils. (Zone 10)