PATERNA, GUAMA, GUABA. Inga spp.
Many species of legumes of the Inga genus are widely distributed in Guatemala, they are considered native plants since they can be found wild in forests.
Description
The Inga plants are widely used as shade for growing coffee, so it can be considered that they are plants that are frequently cultivated. However, even though the pulp of fruits such as “cushin” and “paterna” are consumed for their pleasant flavor, they are not species that are commonly consumed.
Author:
Diana Sandoval
Sergio D’Angelo Jerez
Date:
August 2022
Diseño:
Jaqueline González
Photographers:
Nicholas Hellmuth
David Arrivillaga
Roxana Leal
Victor Mendoza
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