Ceratonia siliqua
Also known as locust bean, carob tree, St John's-bread, locust-tree
The carob ( ; Ceratonia siliqua) is a flowering evergreen tree or shrub in the Caesalpinioideae subfamily of the legume family, Fabaceae. The carob tree is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is widely cultivated for its edible fruit, which takes the form of seed pods, and as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes. Spain is its largest producer, followed by Italy and Morocco.
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The carob is a flowering evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region and Middle East that belongs to the legume family. It is widely grown for its edible seed pods and as an ornamental plant, with Spain being its largest producer globally.
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Species
Least ConcernCeratonia siliqua
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderFabales
- FamilyFabaceae
Native toAlbania, Algeria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco
Common Name: kharub (Arabic)
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Article
21 sectionsContents
- Description
- Etymology
- Distribution and habitat
- Ecology
- Cultivation
- Harvest and post-harvest treatment
- Pests and diseases
- Production
- Uses
- Food
- Carob powder
- Locust bean gum
- Animal feed
- Composition
- Syrup and drinks
- Ornamental
- Timber
- Gallery
- Notes
- References
- External links
The carob ( ; Ceratonia siliqua) is a flowering evergreen tree or shrub in the Caesalpinioideae subfamily of the legume family, Fabaceae. The carob tree is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is widely cultivated for its edible fruit, which takes the form of seed pods, and as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes. Spain is its largest producer, followed by Italy and Morocco.
Carob pods have a number of culinary applications, including a powder or chips that can be used as a chocolate alternative. The seeds are used to produce locust bean gum or carob gum, a common thickening agent used in food processing.