Jatropha dhofarica
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are soft and whitish. The leaves are alternate and bright shiny green. They have 7 lobes spread our like fingers on a hand. These are 2-15 cm long by 6-18 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit is a flattened round shape. They are 1-1.3 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are pale green. The seeds are oblong.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Middle East, Oman
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Kernels, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zeberwot, Zebrot