Purpleheart (Peltogyne floribunda)

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

Commonly found in South America particularly in Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago, Purpleheart or Peltogyne floribunda is a semi deciduous tree that is a major source of purpleheart wood. The wood is extremely hard and heavy, strong, and highly durable. It is well known for its color, which is often purple. It is of high quality, thus highly valued and is relatively expensive.

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, it occurs principally on moist, hard, red clay soils, though it also succeeds in dry sites. (Zone 10)