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Delonix edulis
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<p><i>Delonix edulis</i> is a species of edible wild plant native to southwest <a href="/facts/Madagascar/ez12IAcY">Madagascar</a>. The plant grows in semi-arid tropical zones with annual rainfall less than 400 mm, from sea level up to 100 meters elevation. </p><p>The plant is classified in subfamily <a href="/facts/Caesalpinioideae/WlgqFz0o">Caesalpinioideae</a> of family <a href="/facts/Fabaceae/uxuHNdAr">Fabaceae</a>. The scientific synonym <i>Lemuropisum edule</i> means <i>edible lemur's pea</i>. </p><p>The species is currently[<i>when?</i>] under investigation as a potential nut crop in <a href="/facts/Western_Australia/1ouCbwNh">Western Australia</a>. </p>