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MONGONGO




         ⇒  ENGLISH NAME;Manketti tree


         ⇒  SCIENTIFIC NAME;Schinziophyton

            rautanenii




         ⇒  DISCRIPTION; This tree has a

            spreading crown and smooth

            golden trunk. Leaves have stalks and

            undersurfaces covered with grey or

            rust-coloured soft hairs. Grows up to 20m in height.




         ⇒  WHERE THEY ARE FOUND; It is distributed in northern Botswana.




         ⇒  USES; This species has a nutritious and well-known fruit. The kernels are yel-
            lowish-white, either eaten raw or roasted, and taste like cashew. The nut is

            pounded and cooked with a variety of vegetables




































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