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Halleria elliptica

Family: Stilbaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 6 m tall. The leaves are 2-3.5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

The name is ambiguous. Also put in the Scrophulariaceae.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

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