The leaves are obovate, small, hard, papery, with obvious veins and great size differences;
The flowers are green and white without stalks, the calyx is funnel-shaped, the stamens are white and prominent, and the flowers produce a pod. The flowering period is between December and May, and it is fragrant.
The fruit is a linear pod, like a green bean, swollen, spiral, green, and the ripe skin is mixed with attractive pink;
When the skin is cracked, the white or red flesh will leak out, which is edible and contains black seeds;
The flesh tastes like a combination of rubber and paper, and has a taste similar to apples, which is clear and sweet and has a good taste.
It can be eaten raw, roasted, or made into a sweet drink similar to lemonade;
The evergreen tree is 15-20 meters high, with drooping branches and dense shade. It is a member of the legume family and is cold-resistant.
The golden beetle tree is also known as ox hoof beans, sheep beans, tamarind, and soap pods.