Necklace Pityrocarpa (Pityrocarpa moniliformis)

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

Pityrocarpa moniliformis is a deciduous, fast-growing, small tree capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. It has an open and rounded crown and a crooked bole that can be about 30 cm in diameter. It grows up to 9 m in height. It is usually grown in South America particularly in eastern and northeastern Brazil and Bolivia and can be used as a pioneer species for restoring native woodland.

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

Atlantic rainforest and dryland forest, growing mainly in secondary formations and open areas, favouring fertile, alluvial soils, often with a high content of silica. (Zone 10)