Capparis mitchellii

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iWild orange
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Capparaceae
Genus: Capparis
Species: C. mitchellii
Binomial name
Capparis mitchelii

Wild orange, is an Australian native plant. It's scientific name is Capparis mitchellii.

It's name in the Arrernte language of Central Australia is Merne atwakeye.

Wild orange is a tasty bush tucker food for Aborigines. It is green when unripe. When it ripens, it becomes soft and has a fragrant smell. The inside is yellow or orange. It is still commonly eaten in the desert today.


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