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    Prosopis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It contains around 45 species of spiny trees and shrubs found in subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Western Asia, and South Asia. They often thrive in arid soil and are resistant to drought, on occasion developing extremely deep root systems.
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    Although utilization is most common in rural settings to sustain local livelihoods, Prosopis products are also exploited on a large scale by private companies. In South Africa, pods are collected to produce organic medicines (‘manna’) that are said to have properties that stabilize blood sugar levels in humans.
    Burkart A. A monograph of the genus Prosopis (Leguminosae subfam. Mimosoideae). Part 1 and 2. Catalogue of the recognised species of Prosopis. Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. 1976;57:219–249. 450–526.
    A common problem with trying to promote Prosopis utilization is that it is seen as an inferior resource in many communities, with people preferring to use native species ( Geesing et al. 2004 ).
  2. Prosopis glandulosa (Honey Mesquite) - Gardenia

  3. Prosopis velutina (Velvet Mesquite) - Gardenia

  4. Mesquite | Desert, Shrub, Legume | Britannica

    WEBMesquite is a genus of spiny shrubs or trees in the pea family, native to South America and the southwestern US. They have edible beans, but are also invasive and unwanted in some areas.

  5. Mesquite - Wikipedia

  6. Prosopis pubescens (Screwbean Mesquite) - Gardenia

    WEBLearn about Prosopis pubescens, a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the southwestern US and Mexico. It has yellow flowers, coiled pods, and blue-green foliage, and is drought tolerant and deer resistant.

  7. Prosopis juliflora - Wikipedia

  8. Honey Mesquite: Identification, Leaves, Bark & Habitat …

    WEBHoney mesquite is a legume tree with thorns, yellow flowers and reddish-brown pods. Learn how to identify, harvest and use this wild food for beverages, bread and more.

  9. Prosopis glandulosa - UC Davis Arboretum and Public …

    WEBLearn about honey mesquite, a small deciduous tree with yellow flowers, thorns, and edible legumes. Find out its growth rate, water needs, potential issues, and propagation results from the Texas Tree …

  10. Prosopis: a global assessment of the biogeography, benefits, …