Maerua kirkii
Family: Capparaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are simple and 4-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are shiny above and dull underneath. The flowers are in dense groups near the ends of branches. The flowers are white. The fruit are 1.7 cm across and round. There are 2-4 seeds that are 1 cm long by 0.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Zambia
How it is used for food
The nuts are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ivovotwe, Lokorkor