Description
Enterolobium timbouva, commonly known as timbó or pacara earpod tree, is a large deciduous tree that can grow 20 to 30 meters (65 to 100 feet) tall with a broad, spreading crown. Its trunk can reach up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in diameter, often with buttress roots at the base. The leaves are bipinnate, finely divided, and give a soft, feathery appearance. Its seed pods are thick, curved, and ear-shaped, measuring about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches).
Native to South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, it grows in riverbanks, floodplains, and moist lowlands. It is fast-growing, wind-resistant, and tolerates seasonal flooding, but it is sensitive to prolonged drought. In terms of cold, it withstands mild frost down to around -4°C (25°F).

