Photography of Homer L. Shantz
Ximenia americana
Contributor:
The University of Arizona Herbarium
Creator:
Homer Leroy Shantz
Description:
Detail of "Damson plum." The fruit reminds me somewhat of Prunus americana. This is a large type - larger than the average. There is one green fruit in the photo. Called m pinji - and said to be an excellent oil tree - seed excellent to eat and when crushed form a very fine salad oil - much superior to peanut. The rind is bitter and when stewed also tastes bitter but it is much like a Prunus americana in that respect. [Shantz travel journal, Nov. 29, 1919]
Format:
image/jpeg
Language:
English
Title:
azu_shantz_19191129_36799_m
Created:
1919-11-29
City:
Kafue
City Then:
Kafue
Continent:
Africa
Country:
Zambia
Country Then:
Northern Rhodesia
Is this item in the public domain?:
No
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