Fabaceae Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa
Honey Mesquite
Mohave - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Stewart, Kenneth M., 1965, Mohave Indian Gathering of Wild Plants, Kiva 31(1):46-53, page 46
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Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa
Scientific name: Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa
USDA symbol: PRGLG (
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Common names: Honey Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohave
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Beans dried and stored in giant basket granaries for winter use.
RECRD: 8361 id: 29991