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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;