a branch around the village to protect it from evil spirits, as it is believed to keep evil spirits at bay. Gallery References External links Ziziphus mucronata in U. Brunken, M. Schmidt, S. Dressler, T. Janssen, A. Thiombiano & G. Zizka: West African plants - A Photo Guide. - Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg, Frankfurt/Main, 2008. World Agroforestry Centre PlantZAfrica.com Fruits originating in Africa Flora of Southern Africa Trees of Africa Drought-tolerant trees mucronata