Dialium guianense is a species of tree in the flowering plant family Fabaceae. The species occurs through North America (South Eastern Mexico), Central America and South America, and was an important source of food and wood for the ancient Mayans.
Common names
In English the common name for this species is ironwood, a name shared with many other plants. In Mexico the common name is Guapaque. In Colombia the common name is Granadillo or Tamarindo de montaña (literally "Mountain tamarind").
Description
Dialium guianense is a broad or compound leaved tree growing up to 31–35 m (102–115 ft) tall. It bears a single seeded (rarely, two seeded) edible fruit; the taste is said to be similar to tamarind.
