Inga paterno Harms

A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall and spreads 6 m wide. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. These are divided twice. They have a reddish tint when young. The flowers are white. The seeds pods are 15-50 cm long. They are 4-5 cm wide.

A tropical plant. It suits seasonally dry conditions. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.

The sweet white pulp around the seeds is eaten raw. The young seeds are blanched, salted, and used in salads or desserts. They can be bottles in vinegar.

Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.