Scorodophloeus zenkeri
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| Scorodophloeus zenkeri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Scorodophloeus |
| Species: | S. zenkeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Scorodophloeus zenkeri Harms | |
Scorodophloeus zenkeri, also known as garlic tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae native to western Central Africa.[1]
Its bark, seeds, and fruit have an aroma reminiscent of garlic or other alliums. The bark and seeds are used as a spice after drying and powdering, in dishes such as bongo'o.
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