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Salacia togoica

Family: Celastraceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub. It can grow 10 m high. The fruit are almost round and about 3 cm across. The pulp is orange-red when ripe. It is edible.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the savannah zone in West Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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