Prosopis will nigra is a tree of the family of the Mimosaceae , or Fabaceae according to phylogenetic classification. One finds it in South America, in the area of the Gran Chaco, in particular in the zone of transition between Chaco Humide and Chaco from the west), in Argentine and with the Paraguay.

It is called (wrongly) algarrobo , which means caroubier. Known as algarrobo negro , one calls it also algarrobo dulce , algarrobo morado and algarrobo amarillo .

The tree flowers in September and in October, and gives fruits from November to March. It grows in communities with the tree called vinalillo ( Prosopis vinalillo ) and with palm trees Copernicia alba . Like other species of this kind, it supports the arid climates, but it can also survive in ground flooded for one long period.

Wood is châtain, with veins. It is used for pieces of furniture, barrels, and has tanning properties. The fruit is a nut, with a paste lasts inside, used to make Farine, and an alcoholic drink after its Fermentation.

Synonym

• Prosopis algarobilla VAr. nigra Griseb.

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