Black Mesquite (Neltuma Nigra) is a perennial tree in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Neltuma nigra is a South American leguminous tree species native to the Gran Chaco ecoregion, primarily found in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and southern Brazil.
Black Mesquite
Neltuma Nigra
Neltuma nigra is a South American leguminous tree species native to the Gran Chaco ecoregion, primarily found in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and southern Brazil.
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