Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)

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

Swietenia mahagoni or Mahogany is an evergreen or briefly deciduous tree commonly found in Southeastern part of North America. It grows up to 30-35 m tall with a large, round crown and short bole that can be up to 100 cm in diameter. The leaves are pinnate with four to eight leaflets each. The flowers are small and produced in panicles. The fruits are woody capsule containing plenty of winged seeds. No plant part is edible.

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

Pastures, along the sides of roads, rare in natural woodland. (Zone 10)