Strong Scented US Southwest, Mexican Tree

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Seasons, Group 65, Puzzle 2 (Tropical Wave).

Question is: Strong Scented US Southwest, Mexican Tree

and the answer is: MESQUITE

Word Meaning:

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

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