Bird Plum
Searsia pyroides — Anacardiaceae
Italiano: Prugna degli uccelli
Description
Bird Plum (Searsia pyroides) belongs to the Anacardiaceae family and is native to Africa. It thrives in Woodland, bushveld, savanna environments across regions including Africa. Botanically, Bird Plum is common African shrub or tree with small tart red-brown fruits. Important browse and human food.. The edible parts include Fruits. With an edibility rating of 5/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, February, January, March and November. Nutritionally, Bird Plum stands out for its Vitamin C (45.0mg, 50% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% 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, Bird Plum offers a Tart, sour, apple-plum notes flavor profile. Collect fallen ripe fruits or pick when fully colored. Common culinary applications include Fresh eating when very ripe, Sour sauces. Popular preparations include Eat only fully ripe reddish-brown soft fruits. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: Unripe fruit very astringent. 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: Eat only fully ripe reddish-brown soft fruits
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: Fresh eating when very ripe, Sour sauces Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts
Recipes
- Eat only fully ripe reddish-brown soft fruits
