Erythrina melanacantha subsp. somala
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It has prickles. It grows between 6-20 m high.
There are 108 Erythrina species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows between 300-1,500 m above sea level. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall 150-400 mm. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Socotra, Somalia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Roots are eaten during drought.
A famine food.
Edible parts
Vegetable, seeds, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bura, Buro, Yooco, Yo'oh