Parkia biglobosa, also known as the African locust bean, is a perennial deciduous tree . It is found in a wide range of environments and is primarily grown for its pods that contain both a sweet pulp and valuable seeds. Parkia can grow into a large tree indeed with many spreading branches. The leaves are fine and feathery. The inflorescence, which happens in December January is similar to a Badminton Ball hanging at the tip of a long thick stalk the reason for its common name.