algarroba

[LindaArrit]

mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeing

[Merna]

evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob

[soniportgo]

Algarroba is the Spanish name for carob, a tropical tree known for its sweet edible pods. The word is also used to refer to the pods themselves or products made from them, such as carob powder or syrup. Algarroba grows in many parts of the world, primarily in the Mediterranean region. The term may also refer to several different tree species native to the Americas, which are also known for their edible pods.

[Jessica]

long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute