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White popinac

Description:

This small, fast-growing mimosoid tree is native to southern Mexico and northern Central America. Other common names include white leadtree and jumbay. The young pods are edible. It has been considered for biomass production; young trees reach a height of more than 20 ft in two to three years.

Habitat:

Seen in an urban neighborhood

1 Species ID Suggestions

C. Daehler
C. Daehler 11 years ago
Leucaena
Leucaena leucocephala Leucaena leucocephala


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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Spotted on Dec 17, 2012
Submitted on Jan 1, 2013

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