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