Mesquite, young pod
The young fruit of the mesquite tree, consisting of a tender pod husk with multiple immature seeds inside. It is typically consumed as a vegetable. To describe the mature pod, whose husk is dry and unedible, use the "Mesquite, pod (dry)" term.
Also known as: Long-thorn kiawe; Mesquite; Meskit; Ironwood; Cashaw
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Prosopis spp.
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HESTIA Glossary