
Mesquite is a deciduous tree that is native to the Americas, especially in the desert regions of northern Mexico, western South America, and southern United States. It is a sturdy, drought-tolerant tree that survives well in arid and semi-arid regions that receive little rainfall. Though it is considered a nuisance by ranchers because its roots often steal moisture from neighboring flora, the mesquite tree does have a saving grace: it produces highly nutritious seed pods…