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Sarcomphalus obtusifolius

Family: Rhamnaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate 1-2.5 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Crucillo

Synonyms

Condalia lycioides Weberb.; Condalia rigida Wiggens; Paliurus texanus Scheele; Ziziphus lycioides A. Gray; Ziziphus obtusifolia (Hook. ex Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray; and others