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Ritchiea capparoides

(Andrew) Britten

Capparaceae Edible: Fruit ?, Medicine ? 13 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A large shrub or tree found in tropical regions, belonging to the Capparaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit may be edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Gambia, Senegal, West Africa,

Synonyms

Crateva capparoides Andrewsand others

References (1)

  • Djihounouck, Y., et al, 2018, Diversité Et Importance Socio-Economique Des Espèces Fruitières Sauvages Comestibles En Zone Kasa (Sud-Ouest Du Sénégal). European Scientific Journal December 2018 edition Vol.14, No.36 ISSN: 1857 – 7881

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