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Witgatboom
Boscia pechuelii

Family: Capparaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5 m tall. It is knotty and renews its white bark every year. The branches are thick and have light green leaves surrounding the branches. The flowers are small and green. The fruit are grape like. They have a grey covering. They are edible.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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