Mesquite Moderate

any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar

"The drought-stricken rancher planted mesquite saplings along the fence line to provide both shade and a reliable source of sweet pods for their cattle."

Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Prosopis found in North America, and used as forage, which have long, beige seed/bean pods which may be dried and ground into a sweet, nutty flour.

"After harvesting the mesquite pods from our backyard trees, I dried them on the patio so we could grind them into flour for baking cookies."