helloplants.org

Boscia arabica

Family: Capparaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The crown is flat topped. Young branches have fine hairs. The leaves are in spirals on short side shoots. They are 8-30 mm long by 3-12 mm across. The tip is rounded. The flowers are in groups of 4-10 and are yellow. The fruit are oval and have several seeds.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Middle East, Oman


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten but the pip is removed.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms