Caesalpinia bonduc, Grey Nicker, Bonduc Nut

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Caesalpinia bonduc
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Grey Nicker, Bonduc Nut
Vine or creeper

Ethnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Caesalpinia bonduc is a climbing plant with stems up to 15 metres long that are usually armed with robust prickles. Leaves are around 30-60 cm long and have short prickly petioles. Small yellow flowers are produced in supra and terminal axillary racemes on the top.

The oil from the seeds is used for cooking.

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