African Corkwood
Commiphora marlothii — Burseraceae
Italiano: Legno di sughero africano
Description
African Corkwood (Commiphora marlothii) belongs to the Burseraceae family and is native to Africa. It thrives in Dry savanna, scrub environments across regions including Africa. Botanically, African Corkwood is drought-deciduous tree with edible resin and sour fruits. Related to myrrh and frankincense.. The edible parts include Resin, Sour fruits. With an edibility rating of 5/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during November, October and September. Nutritionally, African Corkwood stands out for its Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV), Vitamin C (20.0mg, 22% DV) and Vitamin E (1.0mg, 7% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 3.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, African Corkwood offers a Resinous, bitter-sour, balsamic flavor profile. Collect exuded resin; chew fresh. Common culinary applications include Chewing gum, Flavoring. Popular preparations include Chew resin like gum. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: Not a primary food; famine food. Antinutrient content is minimal. Be aware that Verify identification before consumption. Safe lookalike species include Similar edible species. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Chew resin like gum
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: Chewing gum, Flavoring Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts
Recipes
- Chew resin like gum
