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Maerua glauca

Family: Capparaceae


What it is like

A scrambling shrub. It can grow 3 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-600 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia, Zambia


How it is used for food

They are a famine food.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Maerua gorinii Chiov.;