The Inga Trees of South America – Ice Cream that Grows on a Tree

Inga, or ice cream beans, grow plentifully throughout South and Central America, and in addition to their sweet tasting pulp, they have incredible soil regenerating properties that have the potential to combat destructive slash and burn practices in South America's rainforests.

Inga edulis, Inga feuilleei, Ice Cream Bean, Inga, Guama, Guaba

A large attractive tree with spreading branches and lovely white

Inga feuilleei Making Multicultural Music

Tips on Growing Ice Cream Bean Trees

Inga

Inga edulis, Inga feuilleei, Ice Cream Bean, Inga, Guama, Guaba

Inga punctata (ice cream bean tree)

The Inga Trees of South America – Ice Cream that Grows on a Tree

Inga edulis, Inga feuilleei, Ice Cream Bean, Inga, Guama, Guaba

Ice Cream Bean - Inga edulis

The Inga Trees of South America – Ice Cream that Grows on a Tree

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Guaba caite) - Inga spectabilis

Foraging Ice Cream Beans - Inga edulis - Milkwood

Plants Comprehensive Ice Cream Bean - Inga edulis

Tips on Growing Ice Cream Bean Trees