African Locust Bean Tree (Parkia biglobosa)
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Scientific Name: Parkia biglobosa — African Locust Bean.
Native Home: Tropical West and Central Africa.
Height: 7–20 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades, sometimes over 100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used locally for light construction and woodworking.
Harvesting: Mature seed pods are collected, while timber is harvested locally.
Age to Harvest: Seeds may be collected after 5–10 years; timber generally requires several decades.
Products: Fermented seeds, food seasonings, edible pulp, traditional medicines, and wood products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Seeds are fermented into dawadawa, a traditional West African seasoning.
Global Spread: Native to African savannas and cultivated across parts of tropical Africa for food, shade, and soil improvement.
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