Detarium senegalense

Detarium senegalense
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Genus:	Detarium
Species:	D. senegalense
Binomial name
Detarium senegalense J.F.Gmel.

Detarium senegalense, commonly known as the Sweet Detar, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae. This fruit is mostly enjoyed in West Africa. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.^[1]

References

1. ^ National Research Council (2008-01-25). "Sweet Detar". Lost Crops of Africa: Volume III: Fruits. Lost Crops of Africa. 3. National Academies Press. ISBN 978-0-309-10596-5. http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11879&page=331. Retrieved 2008-08-01.