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huamachil

huamachil

9.9
A thorny tropical tree with yellow flowers and edible curved pods used for wood and dye
  • noun
  • US
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  • The huamachil produces edible pods that are enjoyed by many local communities in Central America.

Examples

  • Local artisans use the yellow dye extracted from the huamachil in traditional textiles.

  • Carpenters value the wood of the huamachil for its durability and strength.

  • The huamachil tree provides shade in the hot sun.

  • Many farmers cultivate huamachils for their edible pods.

  • Local artisans use the yellow dye extracted from the huamachil in traditional textiles.

  • Carpenters value the wood of the huamachil for its durability and strength.

  • The huamachil produces edible pods that are enjoyed by many local communities in Central America.

Synonyms

Pithecellobium dulce
vshuamachil
  • Specialized
9.9

A thorny tropical tree with yellow flowers, curved pods you can eat, and useful wood and gum

is the common local name rather than the formal species name
camachile
vshuamachil
  • US
9.9

A thorny tropical tree with sweet, edible curved pods

is an alternate common name used locally instead of the formal label
manila tamarind
vshuamachil
  • Philippine
9.9

A thorny tropical tree that has sweet edible pods eaten as a snack

is the general species description without focusing on dye or gum texture

Surface Forms

huamachil singular
huamachils plural

Etymology

Huamachil comes from a native Central American (Nahuatl) name for this thorny tree and its curved, edible pods, so the word is the original local name for the plant. That's why huamachil today refers to that specific tree valued for its wood, yellow dye, gum, and sweet pods.