Gardenia sokotensis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-3 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on dry rocky hillsides. It grows in drier savannah regions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit are produced in the dry season.
Its other names
Local names
Etambane