Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Johannesbroodboom, Karob, Carob tree, Locust bean, St. John's-bread

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Distribution: Mediterranean

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Not Evaluated

Comments: The ripe, dried pod is often ground to carob powder, which is used to replace cocoa powder. Carob bars, an alternative to chocolate bars, are often available in health-food stores.