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.;