Dovyalis abyssinica, with common names African gooseberry, koshim in Amharic, and koshommii in Afan Oromo, is a species of shrub or small tree in the family of Salicaceae native to East Africa. It bears an edible fruit which is acidic and physically resembles an apricot.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dovyalis abyssinica 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
- Salicaceae
- Genus
- Dovyalis
- Species
- Dovyalis abyssinica
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