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Paropsia brazzaeana

Family: Passifloraceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The fruit is small, velvety and yellow-green. They are egg shaped with 6-8 seeds in an orange pulp.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Kalahari.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mbasa, Mbasa nseka

Synonyms