Jatropha dhofarica

Radcl.-Sm.

Euphorbiaceae Edible: Kernels, Seeds 28 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are soft and whitish. The leaves are alternate and bright shiny green. They have 7 lobes spread our like fingers on a hand. These are 2-15 cm long by 6-18 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit is a flattened round shape. They are 1-1.3 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are pale green. The seeds are oblong.

Edible Uses

The seeds and kernels are eaten.

Distribution

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Where It Grows

Middle East, Oman,

Also Known As

Zeberwot, Zebrot

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 128