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'''''Maerua crassifolia''''' is a species of [[plant]] in the [[Capparaceae]] family. It is native to Africa, tropical Arabia, and [[Israel]], but is disappearing from [[Egypt]]. Foliage from this plant is used as [[fodder]] for animals, especially [[camel]]s, during the dry season in parts of Africa. |
'''''Maerua crassifolia''''' is a species of [[plant]] in the [[Capparaceae]] family. It is native to Africa, tropical Arabia, and [[Israel]], but is disappearing from [[Egypt]]. Foliage from this plant is used as [[fodder]] for animals, especially [[camel]]s, during the dry season in parts of Africa. |
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The plant grows commonly in Yemen, where it is called ''Meru''. In the 18th century the plant's Arabic name ''Meru'' was used as the source for the genus name '' |
The plant grows commonly in Yemen, where it is called ''Meru''. In the 18th century the plant's Arabic name ''Meru'' was used as the source for the genus name ''Maerua''. The 18th century taxonomist was [[Peter Forskal]] who visited Yemen in the 1760s.<ref>''Maerua crassifolia'' in [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=U2qasRVcD78C&pg=PA366&lpg=PA366 ''Flora of the Arabian Peninsula and Socotra'', Volume 1, year 1996, page 366], by A.G. Miller and T.A. Cope. Also ''Maerua'' in [http://archive.org/stream/mobot31753002702097#page/104/mode/1up ''Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica''], by Peter Forskal, year 1775, page 104 (in Latin).</ref> |
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It is used as a common nutrition source in central Africa, where it is called ''jiga'' and made into soups and other dishes. ''Maerua crassifolia'' was considered sacred to the ancient Egyptians.{{citation needed}} |
It is used as a common nutrition source in central Africa, where it is called ''jiga'' and made into soups and other dishes. ''Maerua crassifolia'' was considered sacred to the ancient Egyptians.{{citation needed}} |
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Maerua crassifolia is a species of plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa, tropical Arabia, and Israel, but is disappearing from Egypt. Foliage from this plant is used as fodder for animals, especially camels, during the dry season in parts of Africa.
The plant grows commonly in Yemen, where it is called Meru. In the 18th century the plant's Arabic name Meru was used as the source for the genus name Maerua. The 18th century taxonomist was Peter Forskal who visited Yemen in the 1760s.[1]
It is used as a common nutrition source in central Africa, where it is called jiga and made into soups and other dishes. Maerua crassifolia was considered sacred to the ancient Egyptians.[citation needed]
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References
- ^ Maerua crassifolia in Flora of the Arabian Peninsula and Socotra, Volume 1, year 1996, page 366, by A.G. Miller and T.A. Cope. Also Maerua in Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica, by Peter Forskal, year 1775, page 104 (in Latin).
- Cook, J.A. et al. (1998). Nutrient content of two indigenous plant foods of the estern Sahel: Balanites aegyptiaca and Maerua crassifolia. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 11:3 221-30.
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