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Ndea

Sarcocephalus xanthoxylon

Baseball sized fruit with a yellow skin and crunchy texture, with a mild sweet apple-like flavor.

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Description

A large tree, up to 100ft tall, usually found growing in wet or swampy areas of the savanna.

Hardiness

Ndea trees can survive short bursts of freezing temperatures, but generally need a warm climate to flourish.

Growing Environment

N/A

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruits are eaten fresh.

Native Range

Native to the Congo (formerly Zaire), and the Central African Republic.

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Ndea