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Dialium orientale

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Dialium orientale
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D. orientale
Binomial name
Dialium orientale
Baker.f.

Dialium orientale is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. The fruit of this tree is a popular snack in Kenya and known as Pepeta. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pepeta Pods

Sources

  • Lovett, J.; Clarke, G.P. (1998). "Dialium orientale". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. IUCN: e.T33467A9780615. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33467A9780615.en. Retrieved 19 December 2017. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)

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