Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as mesquite or algaroba, is d tree recently introduced into this country. Its pods have a thick and spongy pericarp containing syrupy matter which is said to be of high nutritive value and is relished by all kinds of stock in America (Kunhi Kannan, 1928). On the karoo in South Africa sheep and goats are fed with the pods. Sometimes the pods are collected and ground to serve ar cattle food. The tree is said to produce timber suitable for furniture and the flowers form a good honey-bee pasturage.
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