Taxon

Canthium inerme

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Common name: Gewone bokdrol, Turkey-berry, umNyushulube
Family: Rubiaceae (Madder)
Distribution: Southern Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: The Latin species name of this plant, "inerme", actually means "unarmed", which is an unusual (possibly ironic) name for a tree that does in fact have thorns. Its common name in English refers to how much birds of all kinds enjoy eating the fruits, while the Afrikaans name, "bokdrol", means "buck droppings", and refers to the appearance of the fruits.
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