The fruit tastes like a delicious mix of plums, citrus fruits, nuts and milk.
What is marula
Marula is an amazing plant that can bloom twice in one year and, accordingly, produce crops twice per season: in spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October).
Its fruits resemble plums, hence the name jelly plum.
The thick, leathery, soft shell is initially green in color.
Where does Marula grow
A tree growing exclusively in Africa, south of the equator.
Elephants love the fruits of marula, which is why it is also called the “elephant tree.”
What are the benefits of marula fruit
Ethiopian sclerocria (which is also called marula) contains many useful substances.
For example, in terms of vitamin C content, it is almost 10 times higher than oranges.
It also contains a lot of iron, protein, and amino acids.
The benefits of marula for the prevention of heart disease and treatment of the nervous system have been confirmed.
When do Marupa fruits ripen
Marula is a very prolific tree.
Since during the season it grows up to one and a half tons of fruits of a beautiful yellow color.
The fruits ripen in early or mid-spring and reach three centimeters in length.
