Stinkbessie
Vitex pooara
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A small to medium sized tree. It grows 5 m tall. The branches are spreading. The bark is grey-brown and peels in strips. The leaves are compound. They have 3-5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand.
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hardekool, Mburo, Mphuru, Poera-bessie, Poora-berry, Resin-leaf, Wild cherry