Fabaceae Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa

Honey Mesquite

Maricopa - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 181

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Scientific name: Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa
USDA symbol: PRGLG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Honey Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Maricopa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Unripe beans pounded and mixed with water to make a drink.

RECRD: 40300 id: 29989

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