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.
Similar species: Fabales
Uploaded Aug 25, 2023. Captured in C. Dos Calas, 106, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain.