Boscia albitrunca var. albitrunca (Shepherds Tree)

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endangered perennial medicinal 2024 1977

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Boscia albitrunca var. albitrunca, also known as Shepherds Tree, is a plant variety in the Capparaceae family. It is native to modern day Free State, Namibia, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Cape Provinces, and 7 other locations.

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Loading...		0.8_in	918_umol	64_%	4_mph
Loading...		1.2_in	12_umol	84_%	9_mph
Loading...		0_in	18_umol	81_%	11_mph

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