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Encyclopedia > Algarrobo

Algarrobo is the Spanish common name for several tree species, such as:


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Prosopis alba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (442 words)
It is known as algarrobo blanco in Spanish, which means "white carob tree" (the Spanish settlers gave it that name because of its similarity to the European carob tree).
The tree can reportedly tolerate drought, salt and sand; in fact, it is extremely efficient with regards to water consumption, it produces the most fruits in years of drought and has been successfully introduced in arid terrains.
nigra (algarrobo negro) are often confused or not correctly distinguished in botanical literature; in part this is due to the ease of hybridization of the genus.
Algarrobo in Axarquia, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain (297 words)
Algarrobo is situated 37 kilometres east of Malaga.
Algarrobo Pueblo retains a Moorish white village structure with attractive narrow streets bedecked with flowers, plants and splendid panoramic views.
Algarrobo Costa, once a fishing village, is now mostly dedicated to tourism with high rise appartment blocks along the sandy beach.
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