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Erythrococca abyssinica

Pax

Euphorbiaceae Edible: Fruit

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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

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