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Croton dichogamus

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can be straggling and 7.5 m tall. The flowers are at the ends of branches and 2-6 cm long. The fruit have 3 lobes.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda


How it is used for food

The bark is used as a flavouring in soup. The roots are used in soup.

Edible parts

Bark - flavouring, roots - flavouring


How it is grown


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