Ceratonia siliqua
Ceratonia siliqua
Ceratonia siliqua, also known as the Carob tree, is a species of flowering evergreen shrub or tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.
Pronunciation
Ceratonia siliqua: /sɪˈliːkwə/
Etymology
The genus name 'Ceratonia' comes from the Greek 'keration' which means 'little horn', referring to the shape of the pods. 'Siliqua' is Latin for 'pod'.
Description
The Carob tree is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall. The leaves are pinnate, with 6-10 leaflets. The flowers are small and numerous, and the fruit is a pod (siliqua), which is elongated, compressed, straight or curved, and thickened at the sutures.
Uses
The pods of Ceratonia siliqua are often used in the food industry as a substitute for chocolate. The seeds are also used in the pharmaceutical industry due to their high content of galactomannans.
Related Terms
- Fabaceae: The pea family, to which the Carob tree belongs.
- Siliqua: A type of fruit (pod) that is typical of the Fabaceae family.
- Galactomannans: Polysaccharides that are found in the seeds of the Carob tree.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ceratonia siliqua
- Wikipedia's article - Ceratonia siliqua
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