Cadaba

C. farinosa ?

Cadaba farinosa from Magadi Road, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens fruit of Cadaba farinosa from Magadi Road, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Photographed near Olorgasailie, Kenya. Dec. 2014.

Intricately branched shrub with grayish-green leaves. The unique flower and fruit structure makes this shrub easily identifiable when present. There are four thick sepals. The stamens are set atop of an elongated base as is the ovary.

Capparaceae -- Caper Family

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Kenya Natural History

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