Botanical name Strombocarpa pubescens (formerly Prosopis pubescens)
Common name Screwbean mesquite
Screwbean mesquite is a winter deciduous spiny shrub or small tree with lacy bright green foliage. Fruits are coiled pods that can be ground into a sweet edible flour. Screwbean requires regular water.
Family Fabaceae
Plant Type Tree, Shrub
Mature Size 10'-33' H x 20' W
Flower Color Yellow
Flowering Season Spring/Summer
Cold Tolerance Hardy to 15 degrees F
Wildlife Benefited Bumble Bees, Butterflies, and Native Bees
Warnings None
Sowing Time Summer
Pre- Treatment Heat water to 160°F and soak the seeds in water in an uncovered container overnight
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about 1 gram.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
Botanical name Strombocarpa pubescens (formerly Prosopis pubescens)
Common name Screwbean mesquite
Screwbean mesquite is a winter deciduous spiny shrub or small tree with lacy bright green foliage. Fruits are coiled pods that can be ground into a sweet edible flour. Screwbean requires regular water.
Family Fabaceae
Plant Type Tree, Shrub
Mature Size 10'-33' H x 20' W
Flower Color Yellow
Flowering Season Spring/Summer
Cold Tolerance Hardy to 15 degrees F
Wildlife Benefited Bumble Bees, Butterflies, and Native Bees
Warnings None
Sowing Time Summer
Pre- Treatment Heat water to 160°F and soak the seeds in water in an uncovered container overnight
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about 1 gram.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
