Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Schotia afra
Common name:
Boerboon, Boer bean, Karoo boer-bean, Intiza, Umgxam
Family:
Fabaceae (Pea)
Distribution:
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
National red list:
Least Concern
Life form:
Semi-evergreen tree
Comments:
The seeds are edible either green, or mature. They can be used as a meal if roasted and ground.
Links:
iSpot
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Red List of South African Plants
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SANBI PlantZAfrica
Locations
1:
Bonsai/Penjing collection
(Bonsai)
• Accession: 2015-109/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual