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One shop word, more than one plantParkia is not a species.
Parkia is a shop word for more than one pompom tree. Northeast kitchen tree bean is Parkia timoriana. South Indian avenue badminton-ball tree is Parkia biglandulosa. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Tree bean · Parkia timoriana
Parkia timoriana — yongchak, the long-podded Northeast kitchen tree.
- Badminton-ball tree · Parkia biglandulosa
Parkia biglandulosa — the dry South Indian avenue shuttlecock.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.