Balanites rotunda
Zygophyllaceae Edible: Fruit, Kernel
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A small tropical tree in the Zygophyllaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The kernel is removed after cooking the fruit and eaten, particularly in times of food shortage.
Traditional Uses
The kernel is removed after cooking and eaten in times of food shortage.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Notes
Nearest name in "The Plant List" is rotundifolia.
References (1)
- Guinand, Y., & Lemessa, D., 2000, Wild-food Plants in Southern Ethiopia. University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center. UN-EUE Addis Ababa.
