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Prosopis kuntzei (synonym Prosopis casadensis) is a South American leguminous tree species that inhabits the westernmost Gran Chaco forests covering areas of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, where it acts as natural component. It has also been able to colonize the nearby pasture sabanas. It is commonly referred to as itín, palo mataco, carandá or barba de tigre. It is adapted to arid climate, but can also survive flooded ground for a long time.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Prosopis
- Family
- Leguminosae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Mesquite
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