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Karoo Shepherd Tree

Boscia oleoides (Burch. ex DC.) Toelken
Karoo Shepherd Tree
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Boscia oleoides, known as Karoo Shepherd Tree, is a species in the Capparaceae family. It is native to the Global and Cape Provinces regions.

Description

Boscia oleoides (Burch. ex DC.) Toelken is a member of the Capparaceae family and belongs to the genus Boscia. Commonly called Karoo Shepherd Tree in English, it is found in the Global and Cape Provinces regions. The species was formally described in 1969.

Other common names

Karoo Shepherd Tree

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Niebuhria oleoidesCapparis clutiifoliaCapparis coriaceaCapparis oleoides

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