Brachystegia

/ˌbræk.iˈstɛ.dʒi.ə/ noun

A genus of African trees with short, thick seed pods used for timber and producing edible seeds.

From Greek 'brachys' (short) + 'stege' (roof/covering), likely named for the short, protective seed pods.

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