Trapa natans var. africana
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Description
A tropical aquatic plant in the water chestnut family, found in the family Lythraceae (sometimes placed in Trapaceae).
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Uganda,
Notes
Not in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p158 (As Trapa natans var. africana)
