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Strychnos matopensis

Family: Loganiaceae


What it is like

A climber or scrambling shrub. It forms dense tangles. It grows about 4 m high. The fruit are soft and orange or yellow. They are about 1 cm across with one or two seeds.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on termite mounds between 900-1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

CAUTION: Many Loganiaceae are very poisonous.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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