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Cassipourea obovata

Family: Rhizophoraceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 6 m tall. The branches are pale grey. The leaves are 3-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are broadly oval and leathery. The edges are slightly curved back. The tip is round and the base is wedge shaped. The flowers have 5 or 6 parts.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the sea and on sandy hills.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mozambique


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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