Ziziphus leucodermis

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. It has many branches. They have a white or red tinge when young. They are a zig-zag pattern and have spines 2 cm long. The leaves are alternate on side shoots. They are 5-15 mm long by 2-5 mm wide. The flowers occur as a few together in the axils of leaves. They have 5 lobes and are yellow. The fruit are fleshy and round and 5-7 mm across. They are reddish lack and have flattened half round seeds.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in arid and desert areas

Countries/locations it is found in

Middle East, Oman, Yemen

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh or dried.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dhood, Elb,Habedh, Labdhi

Synonyms

Rhamnus leucodermis Baker;