Maerua edulis, commonly known as Bush-Cherry, is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa, producing edible, cherry-like fruits. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and the plant is often found in arid or semi-arid regions.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bush-Cherry (Maerua edulis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Capparaceae |
| Genus | Maerua |
| Species | Maerua edulis |
Similar in genus Maerua
