Lysiloma latisiliquum (Bahamas Lysiloma) - Image 3

Botanical names: Lysiloma latisiliquum, Acacia bahamensis, Acacia formosa, Acacia latisiliqua, Leucaena latisiliqua, Lysiloma bahamensis, Lysiloma latisiliqua, Mimosa latisiliqua

Common names: Bahamas Lysiloma, Candelon, False Tamarind, Wild Tamarind

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Lysiloma latisiliquum (Bahamas Lysiloma) white flower, close up of tiny round buds and fluffy stamens.
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