Fakara Plants
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COMBRETACEAE
Combretum nigricans   Lepr. ex Guill. et Perr.
Zarma name: deri nya
A common, fairly tall tree in the tiger bush.
Uses: Fodder (leaves), medicine (bark)
Notes: The bark is an important medicine for headache that may be sold in Niamey.
Compare with fruits of other species
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1. Tree
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2. Branches with fruits
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