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Searsia magalismontana subsp. trifoliolata

(Baker f.) Moffett

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Description

A subtropical shrub in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), a subspecies variant with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,

Synonyms

Rhus magalismontana subsp. trifoliolata (Baker f.) Moffett

References (3)

  • Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/ (As Rhus magalismontana subsp. trifoliolata)
  • Moffett, R. O., 2007, Name changes in the Old World Rhus and recognition of Searsia (Anacardiaceae). Bothalia 37,2: 165-175 (2007)
  • Swaziland's Flora Database http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora (As subsp. trifoliata)

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