1939) Delonix edulis (Malagasy:Tara) is a species of edible wild plant native to southwest Madagascar.

[3] The plant grows in semi-arid tropical zones with annual rainfall less than 400 mm, from sea level up to 100 meters elevation.

[4] Flowers are night-opening, with long stamens and a nectariferous upper petal shaped as a narrow tubular claw.

[1] The species is threatened with habitat loss from livestock grazing and forest clearance, and from over-harvesting for firewood and charcoal.

Nuts eaten raw, discarding the brittle testa, the cotyledons agreeably sweet with a cashew-like flavour, smooth consistency and a flexible, rather plastic texture.