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Sorindeia grandifolia

Engl.

Ehegogo

Description

A tropical tree in the cashew family found in Africa, with edible fruit.

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Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Sudan, West Africa,

Notes

There are 50 Sorindeia species. They occur in Africa.

References (2)

  • Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 161
  • Keay, R.W.J., 1989, Trees of Nigeria. Clarendon Press, Oxford. p 374

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