Carob Tree / خروب /

الخرنوب /

Ceratonia siliqua L.

Edibility and usage

Edibility
Delicious
Edible part
  • Pods
Preparation
  • Dessert
  • Jam
  • Juice
  • Sweet powder
Blooming period
July to November
Foraging period
August to December
Seed collection period
October to February
Potential medicinal uses
  • Analgesic
  • Antacid
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Cholagogue
  • Tonic
  • Diuretic

Description

Perenniality
Perennial
Petal colour
  • Green
Leaf type
  • Compound
  • Pinnate
Life form
  • Tree
Foliage
Evergreen

Scientifc data

Genus
Ceratonia
Family
Fabaceae
Wikidata item
Q68763
GBIF Item
Ceratonia siliqua L. (5356354)
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least concern

References

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Citation

Ceratonia siliqua L. in Barari platform (2025). Barari Flora Taxonomy. https://barari.org/species/491 accessed via barari.org on 9/9/2025.

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