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Marantochloa cuspidata

Family: Marantaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Sierra Leone, West Africa


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Marantochloa flexuosa (Benth.) Hutch.;