Strychnos spinosa

Strychnos spinosa is a tropical fruit-bearing vine or shrub native to Africa. It produces round or oval yellow to orange fruits with a thick, rough skin and edible pulp that surrounds seeds. The fruit is valued for its tangy flavor and nutrient content. The plant also has traditional medicinal uses, but it contains toxic alkaloids like strychnine, so it must be handled with care. Overall, Strychnos spinosa is appreciated both as a food source and for its role in local herbal medicine practices.