Diospyros wajirensis
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-5 m tall. New shoots have spines up to 5.5 cm long. The leaves are 1.4 cm long by 1-2.3 cm wide. The fruit are 1.8 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Kenya it grows between 100-300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Goma gomo