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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.