Vitellaria paradoxa (formerly Butyrospermum parkii), commonly known as shea tree, shi tree, i or i., or vitellaria, is a tree of the Sapotaceae family. It is the only species in genus Vitellaria, [2][3] and is indigenous to Africa. The shea fruit consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed from which shea butter is extracted. The shea tree is a traditional African food plant. It has been claimed to have potential to improve nutrition, boost food supply in the "annual hungry season", [4] foster rural development, and support sustainable landcare
Kumasi, Ghana
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