Gesho
Rhamnus prinoides
An Ethiopian shrub whose leaves and stems are used to flavor and ferment traditional honey wine (tej) and beer.
Family
Rhamnaceae
Temperature
14-22°C (absolute 8-32°C)
Rainfall
600-1000mm (absolute 500-1200mm)
Altitude
2000m
Soil pH
5.5-6.5 (absolute 5-7)
Soil types
humid Ethiopian highland climates.