Scientific
name
Family name
Local name(s)
Atitmiso (Agonia)
General description
It is a small tree similar to 'Mata'
and 'Quetata' tree species. The fruits are hairy like the fruits of Ficus
vasta and red.
Edible part(s),
preparation methods and palatability
Fruits are edible. Everybody collects
and consumes the fruits when available. The fruits taste very sweet.
Agroecology
Found
in lowlands of the Tekeze River watershed.
Propagation
method(s)
Sample location(s)
Siska Kebele, Zequala Woreda (Wag
Hamra)
Remarks
The Agonia name means 'you forget
everything but the fruit', - the story goes that a woman collecting 'Atitmiso'
was so absorbed she forgot to return home to her husband.
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