Boscia senegalensis
Boscia senegalensis (Aizen)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Brassicales
Family:	Capparaceae
Genus:	Boscia
Species:	B. senegalensis
Binomial name
Boscia senegalensis (Pers.) Lam. ex Poiret

Boscia senegalensis or Aizen, is a member of the family Capparaceae. The plant originated from West Africa. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.^[1]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Photograph of aizen fruit
• Boscia senegalensis in West African plants - A Photo Guide.

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