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Showing posts with label AFRICAN LOCUST BEAN (Parkia biglobosa). Show all posts
Showing posts with label AFRICAN LOCUST BEAN (Parkia biglobosa). Show all posts

Saturday, 7 May 2022

17-4-2022 MANDINA LODGE, GAMBIA - AFRICAN LOCUST BEAN (Parkia biglobosa)


Parkia biglobosa, known in English as the African locust bean, is a perennial deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. It is found in a wide range of environments in Africa and is primarily grown for its pods that contain both a sweet pulp and valuable seeds. Where the tree is grown, the crushing and fermenting of these seeds constitutes an important economic activity. Various parts of the locust bean tree are used for medicinal and food purposes. As a standing tree, locust bean may have a positive effect on the yield of other nearby crops.