Searsia dregeana

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 60 cm to 2 m tall. The branches are grey. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers hang down near the ends of the branches. The fruit is shiny and light brown.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows on dry rocky hills.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Lesotho, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw and also used to make preserves.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhus dregeana Sond.;