Yellow Trumpet Tree (Handroanthus serratifolius)

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

Handroanthus serratifolius is a large, deciduous tree of up to 37 m in height with cylindrical, straight, and often buttressed bole of up to 90 cm in diameter. Commonly found in South America, it is the major source of one of the most durable woods in the world known as Ipe wood. It should be noted however that dust from sawing the wood is reported to cause mild dermatitis. H. serratifolius is also used medicinally.

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

A canopy tree of climax evergreen forest, forming pure stands in some areas but preferring the sides and tops of ridges to swampy ground. (Zone 10)