Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Prosopis chilensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, edible pulp surrounding the seeds. — The seedpods contain a sweet, edible pulp surrounding the seeds.; They can be used to make a drink.; The pods are dried and then ground into a powder.

Habitat & North American Range

A common ruderal weed, coming up singly and in groups along roadsides, round habitations, on refuse dumps and in other disturbed habitats; in arid and semi-arid regions. (Zone 10)