Scientific
name
Oncoba spinosa (Forssk.)
Family name
Flacourtiaceae
Local name(s)
Hagila (Wolayetgna)
General description
'Hagila' is a tree species growing
up to 10 - 15m of height (see pictures below).
Edible part(s),
preparation methods and palatability
The fruits are edible. The fruits
are mainly eaten by children and adults consume the fruits in food shortage
periods.
Agroecology
Grows in mid- and lowland bushland.
Propagation
method(s)
Propagates by seed and wildlings
Sample location(s)
Bedessa Woreda (North Omo)
Remarks
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