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Cynometra ananta

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tall tree. It grows 30-36 m tall. The trunk is often angular and knotty. It can be 120 cm across. It has buttresses 4 m tall. The flowers are light grey.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests in wet places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Apome

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