Texas buckthorn
Ziziphus obtusifolia

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. Possibly now Sarcomphalus obtusifolia (Hook. ex Torr & A. Gray) Hauenschild

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is a desert plant. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also boiled to a syrup and also fermented.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Clepe, Junco

Synonyms

Condalia lycioides (A. Gray) Weberb.; Rhamnus obtusifolia Hook. ex Torr. & A. Gray