Searsia somalensis
(Engl.) Moffett
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It can grow 10 m tall. The branches have short hairs when young. The leaves are divided. The middle leaflet is oblong and 5-9.5 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The side leaflets are shorter. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are fleshy and round and 4 mm across. They turn red.
Edible Uses
Both green unripe and red ripe fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
Both the green unripe and red ripe fruit are eaten. They are also cooked.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows between 1,340-2,370 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Mediterranean, Middle East, Oman, Somalia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Dambalo areyna, Ilka cadeeye, Lafho
References (1)
- Miller, A. G., Morris, M. & Stuart-Smith, S., 1988, Plants of Dhofar. The Southern Region of Oman, Traditional, Economic and Medicinal Uses. Sultanate of Oman. p 28 (As Rhus somaliensis)
