Sphedamnocarpus pruriens
Family: Malpighiaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on the sand-belt.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked with milk.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mokiki
Synonyms
Acridocarpus pruriens A. Juss.; Anonalopterys pruriens (A. Juss.) Kuntze; Sphedamnocarpus pruriens var. pruriens;