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Balanites aegyptiaca
A hardy African and Middle Eastern tree with edible fruit, oil-rich seeds, and leaves used as a vegetable.
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Temperature
20-35°C (absolute 15-41°C)
Rainfall
300-800mm (absolute 200-1700mm)
Altitude
2300m
Soil pH
7-8 (absolute 6.5-8.5)
Soil types
arid and semi-arid climates.