Ziziphus apetala
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. It has rust coloured silky hairs on the young shoots. It has spines that curve back. The leaves are narrowly oval. The flowers are 6 mm across. The fruit is flattened and is 1-celled.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Assam, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bon-boguri