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The Sausage Tree (Kigelia Africana) Dried Treated Fruits- Large Size
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Nairobi • Nairobi Central
Mfangano street, Information House
Closed
• Mon - Sat, 09:00-18:00
Nairobi • Githurai
Ruriī Road
Near Julistah Media next to Narzareth Hospital
Closed
• Mon - Sat, 09:00-19:00
The Sausage Tree (Kigelia Africana)
The Kikuyu use the fruit to prepare a local brew known as Muratina which is drunk in occasions like weddings, dowry, burials etc.
Unripe Kigelia Africana fruits are poisonous
The sausage tree (Kigelia africana) is an intriguing and unique species native to the African continent, known for its striking appearance and rich cultural significance. The Kigelia Africana is a Tropical tree 60 feet tall, native to South and East Africa. The tree has a thick trunk with grey bark, and a beautifully rounded profile. It bears deep red flowers which give way to enormous, pendulous fruits attaining a length of up to 3 feet.
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