Lysiloma Species, False Tamarind, Singing Beans, Wild Tamarind

This is a medium to large tree that is native to the coastal and tropical hammocks, keys, and sunny sites of far southern Florida (Miami-...Read MoreDade, Monroe and Collier counties, including Everglades National Park), the West Indies and the Caribbean. The white to greenish flowers attract pollinating insects.

The green-brown to greenish-brownish small to medium (usually small) seedpods are often found.

The leaves of this species are small and are characteristic of the Tamarinds and members of the Lead Tree family.

Due to habitat destruction, this useful and wildlife-benefiting native is sadly being threatened in the wild, although it is not yet listed as endangered or threatened by the state of Florida.

It is useful in a wildlife garden or native plant garden.

It grows in zones 10a, 10b and 11 in full sun or sun to partial or light shade.

Often called "Mother-in-Law Tree" in South Florida because the large, dry seed pods present during winter never stop talking (rattling). ...Read MoreIt is actually a pretty soothing sound during high winds - almost sounds like a driving rain.

Fast growth rate

Low tolerance for salt water
Low tolerance for salt wind