Fabaceae

algarrobo

Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz

Indigenous Names: Gwaw-hai-aip Gwaw-hai-gaw

Habitat: Found in Mexico north across the greater Southwest United States Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves; Found in Mexico north across the greater Southwest United States Plants Parts Harvested: Beans and pods

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

Leaves used for fodder. ` Pounded beans and pods used for food.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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