Title: Mesquite - Wikipedia
Headings: Mesquite
Mesquite
Contents
History
Etymology
Habitat
Uses
As an introduced and invasive species
Control strategies
Species
Gallery
See also
References
External links

Content: Etymology
The English word mesquite is borrowed from the Spanish word mezquite, which in turn was borrowed from the Nāhuatl term mizquitl. Habitat
Mesquites grow as a small shrub in shallow soil or as tall as 50 feet (15 m) in deep soil with adequate moisture, and forms a rounded canopy nearly as wide. They may have one or multiple trunks with a multitude of branches. They have bipinnate leaflets of a light green to blue hue that cast a light to deep shade, depending on the species. Spikes of flowers form in spring and summer that form a flat pod of beans 2 to 6 inches (51 to 152 mm) long. Many varieties form thorns. When cut to the ground, the tree can often recover. Uses
Nonfederal rangeland where native invasive mesquite species are present in the United States
Once the pod is dry, the whole pod is edible and can be ground into flour and made into bread . Mesquite is native to the US and can be used as a type of lumber. It was a popular type of wood used by early Spaniards to build ships, but is now used most commonly for high-end rustic furniture and cabinets.