Boscia senegalensis

Boscia senegalensis
Unripe fruits
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Capparaceae
Genus: Boscia
Species:
B. senegalensis
Binomial name
Boscia senegalensis

Boscia senegalensis, commonly known as hanza, 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. It produces products for consumption, household needs, and medicinal and agricultural uses.