Month: November 2021

Ziziphus mucronata is also known as the buffalo tooth. It is a species in the Rhamnaceae family. It can grow up to 17 metres in height and is deciduous. It is able to survive in many soil types. It thrives in open woodlands and termite mounds. Its Zulu name “umLahlankosi” alludes to its use as a grave marker for tribal …

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It is usually 6m tall, and has a spreading, irregular crown. The bark is mostly pale grey, with some white and dark gray patches. It can be smooth or powdery. Although branches are not equipped, the lateral shoots can be short and rigid, and may look like spines. The opposite leaves, which are often tufted, are smooth to …

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