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Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua (carob tree) is a Mediterranean tree. In S Jordan it is a relic in the arid mountains. Carob tree,Ceratonia siliqua,Geotagged,Jordan,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ceratonia siliqua

Ceratonia siliqua (carob tree) is a Mediterranean tree. In S Jordan it is a relic in the arid mountains.

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The Carob

The carob is a flowering evergreen tree or shrub in the Caesalpinioideae sub-family of the legume family, Fabaceae. It is widely cultivated for its edible pods, and as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes. The carob tree is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. Portugal is the largest producer of carob, followed by Italy and Morocco.

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Similar species: Fabales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jan 11, 2019. Captured Jan 11, 2019 11:57 in Petra District, Jordan.
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  • MI MAX 2
  • f/2.2
  • 1/1088s
  • ISO100
  • 3.81mm
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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