Vachellia Aroma Var. Huarango
''Vachellia aroma'' var. ''huarango'' is low shrub or small tree which grows less than 1.5 m tall, but up to 5 m across. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. This species should not be confused with the Huarango tree ''Prosopis pallida ''Neltuma pallida'' (formerly ''Prosopis pallida'') is a species of mesquite tree. It has the common names kiawe () (in Hawaii), huarango (in its native South America) and American carob, as well as "bayahonda" (a generic term for ''Prosopis''), ...'' which is also native to Peru. References aroma var. huarango {{Peru-stub ...
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Prosopis Pallida
''Neltuma pallida'' (formerly ''Prosopis pallida'') is a species of mesquite tree. It has the common names kiawe () (in Hawaii), huarango (in its native South America) and American carob, as well as "bayahonda" (a generic term for ''Prosopis''), "algarrobo pálido" (in some parts of Ecuador and Peru), and "algarrobo blanco" (usually used for ''Prosopis alba''). It is a thorny legume, native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, particularly drier areas near the coast. While threatened in its native habitat, it is considered an invasive species in many other places. Description The kiawe is a spreading bush or moderately sized tree, bearing spines, spikes of greenish-yellow flowers, and long pods filled with small brown seeds. It is a successful invasive species due to its ability to reproduce in two ways: production of large numbers of easily dispersed seeds, and suckering to create thick monotypic stands that shade out nearby competing plants. It survives well in dry environments due ...
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