Myrhh |
Commiphora habessinica ? |
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Observed at Olorgasailie of Magadi Road, Kenya. December 2014. |
Many species of Commiphora can be found in Kenya. This one has ashy-green leaves and short, stout thorns. It is a small tree with peeling, papery bark and abundant resin in the twigs and bark. The fruit contains a single hard seed. Burseraceae -- Myrrh FamilyMore Information: |
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