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MOGOROGORWANA

⇒ ENGLISH NAME;corky-

bark monkey orange

⇒ SCIENTIFIC

NAME;Strychnos coccu-

loides

⇒ DISCRIPTION; Hard tree
with thin leaves occurring

in pairs. The fruit is large,
spherical, about 80 mm in
diameter, and yellowish

when ripe. The juicy pulp
is refreshing and has a delectable flavour when eaten fresh or crushed to

make a fermented juice. It has a patchy distribution in the southeast, to the
eastern and northern parts of the country.

⇒ USES; fruits are eaten or may be used to make a fresh alcoholic drink.

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