Prosopis juliflora, Velvet mesquite

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Prosopis juliflora
Family: Mimosoideae / Mimosaceae
Velvet mesquite
Origin: South America
big tree

Mesquite pods are among the earliest known foods of prehistoric man in the new world. Using the wood in a fireplace has caused dermatitis, as has working with seasoned wood. The gum has irritant properties.

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