Parkia biglobosa (African locust bean) is a perennial deciduous tree that grows in west Africa, southern Sudan, northern Uganda and in other warm, temperate and subtropical zones. Seeds are processed into seasoning. Pulp is used in beverages. Seeds are dried and fermented for sale. Leaves and seeds used to feed livestock and poultry (FAO. 2024. Compendium of forgotten foods in Africa – A companion publication for Integrating Africa’s forgotten foods for better nutrition. Accra. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc5044en)
A glass structure in which plants are grown. A greenhouse creates an artificial environment by controlling temperature, light, humidity, air quality, soil moisture and heat. Its purpose is to grow plants quickly, even in cold weather, by trapping heat from the sun. (FAO and Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, the United Republic of Tanzania. 2024. Forests for a sustainable future: education modules for primary schools – Teacher’s book: Module 3 Forests and the climate. Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc4632en)
