| Detarium senegalense | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Detarium |
| Species: | D. senegalense |
| Binomial name | |
| Detarium senegalense J.F.Gmel. |
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Detarium senegalense, commonly known as the Sweet Detar, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae. This fruit is mostly enjoyed in West Africa. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.[1]