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Caucanthus edulis

Botanic Family

Malpighiaceae

Author

Forsskaal

Common Names

• Marmarood or Sagara Salal (Somali)

Geographical Habitats

• Ethiopia
• Saudi Arabia
• Somalia
• Yemen

Natural Habitats

• Shrubland
• scrubland

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Erect shrub or woody climber to 3m. Leaves to 12mm x 12mm. Clusters of flowers, sepals to 1.5mm long, white petals to 7mm long. Fruit with samaras to 30mm x 25mm.

Further References

• CJB
• WFO
• FSom