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Searsia pentaphylla
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It grows 3-7 m high. The stems are spiny. It can form dense thickets.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It suits arid places. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Palestine, Tunisia
How it is used for food
The fruit are sold in markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It grows slowly. It can take 200 years to reach maturity.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Rhamnus pentaphyllus Jacq.; Rhus pentaphylla (Jacq.) Desf.;