subfamily Caesalpinioideae tribe Caesalpinieae Genus Ceratonia Genus (old) Acalis

Native: Endemic Mediterranean region

Species: Ceratonia. Siliqua

2009.DEC.16
Species: Ceratonia. Siliqua
St. John's bread
Carob Tree



Evergreen Dioecious (either completely male or completely female)

Native: Mediterranean

Edible seed pods
Substitute for chocolate



Kula Botanical Gardens, Maui