Strychnos nux-blanda
Family: Loganiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and 9-22 cm long by 7-16 cm wide. The fruit are round and 6-8 cm across. There are 4-15 seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level in southern China. Shan ma qian
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit