Ziziphus hamur
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-3 m high. It keeps growing from year to year. It loses its leaves during the year. It is spiny.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It often grows over limestone material. It grows in sandy and dry soils. It can grow in salty or alkaline soils. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 100-150 mm. It grows between 350-730 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten as a dessert fruit.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Haamud, Hamud, Xamur, Xamuudh