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Salacia arenicola

Family: Celastraceae


What it is like

A shrub or creeper. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are opposite and sword shaped. It grows 4-10 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. The fruit are orange and shiny. They are 2-3.5 cm across. There is usually 1 round seed, 1.2 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo R, Gabon


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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