Inga bracteosa

Benth.

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is edible and represents a significant food source.

It is a tropical plant.

French Guiana, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) that produces significant food crops.

It is a significant food.

References (1)

Grenand, P., 1992, The Use and Cultural Significance of the Secondary Forest Among the Wayapi Indians. ORSTOM. In Sustainable Harvesting and Marketing of Rainforest Products. Island Press. Washington. p 32