Lemuropisum edule (Malagasy:Tara) is an edible wild plant native to south west Madagascar. Family Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae The scientific name Lemuropisum edule means edible lemur's pea. The plant grow at altitudes between 15–100 m, only in semi-arid tropical zones of Madagascar with annual rainfall less than 400 mm. The species is currently under investigation as a potential nut crop in Western Australia.