Conophor. Nigerian walnut. Awusa nut (Plukenetia conophora)

Family: Euphorbiaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Plukenetia conophora is an evergreen Perennial Climber growing to 18 m (59ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant odour, it is usually eaten boiled or roasted, and is often served with corn on the cob. — Edible Portion: Nuts, Leaves, Fruit, Nuts - oil, Seeds, Vegetable.; Seed - raw or cooked.; The tasty seed has a pleasant odour, it is usually eaten boiled or roasted, and is often served with corn on the cob.; The seed can be ground into a powder and used with flour in making cakes.

Habitat & North American Range

A tropical plant. Rain-forest hedge in half-shady places; low bush; secondary forest; plantations at elevations from 250 - 1,400 metres. (Zone 10)