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Diospyros grex

Family: Ebenaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20-30 m tall. The leaves are 8-14 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves and do not have stalks. The fruit are round and 3 cm long by 3 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in gallery forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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