Erythrococca abyssinica
Pax
Euphorbiaceae Edible: Fruit
Description
A tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family with edible fruit.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Synonyms
Claoxylon deflersii Dchweinf. ex Pax & K. Hoffm.
Also Known As
Beskwi
References (2)
- Addis, G., et al, 2013, The Role of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants in Household Food Sovereignty in Hamer and Konso Communities, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research & Applications. 11:251-271
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121