Uapaca kirkiana

Muzhanje, a reference photo
Photo: Ton Rulkens from Mozambique · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Uapaca kirkiana, the sugar plum or mahobohobo, is a species of dioecious plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to the southern Afrotropics, where it occurs in well-watered miombo woodlands. Within range it is one of the most popular wild fruits. It is rarely cultivated but trees are left when land is being cleared. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable land care.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Muzhanje being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Uapaca
Species
Uapaca kirkiana

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