Carob
Details
A species of flowering evergreen shrub or tree in the pea family. It is widely cultivated for its edible pods, and as an ornamental tree in gardens. The ripe, dried pod is often ground to carob powder which is used as a substitute for cocoa powder.
Botanical name
Ceratonia siliqua
Family
Fabaceae
Height (m)
15
Forest layer
canopy
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Evergreen
Perennial
Nitrogen fixer
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray