Description
The Ice Cream Bean plant is a fascinating tropical tree known for its sweet, cottony fruit pulp that tastes like vanilla ice cream—hence the name. It's both an ornamental and edible plant that also improves soil health through nitrogen fixation.
Ice Cream Bean Plant – Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ice Cream Bean |
| Scientific Name | Inga edulis (most common species) |
| Family | Fabaceae (legume family) |
| Native To | Central and South America (Amazon Basin, Andes) |
| Other Names | Guaba, Guama, Rabo de Mono (Monkey Tail), Inga Tree |