Coco Feijao

Dipteryx alata is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a large tree usually referred to as Baruzeiro in Portuguese and its fruits or almond-like beans are known as Baru. Other names besides Baru are Cumaru and Cumbaru.

Baru or Dipteryx alata is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a large tree usually referred to as "Baruzeiro" (Baru tree) in Portuguese and its fruits or almond-like beans are known as Baru. Other names besides Baru are Cumaru and Cumbaru. It is found only in the Cerrado region of Brazil and is threatened by habitat loss. Historically it has been used as lumber, for charcoal production and for shadow in pastures. More