Balanites rotunda
Family: Zygophyllaceae
What it is like
A small tree.
Nearest name in "The Plant List" is rotundifolia.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia
How it is used for food
The kernel is removed after cooking and eaten in times of food shortage.
Edible parts
Fruit, kernel