Maerua crassifolia

Atil

Evergreen tree found in drier areas in both sandy and clay soils. The leaves and fruits are palatable to all animals but horses and asses. The sweet fruits are also used for human consumption.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Dried leaves, Sudan				89.9	15.5	6.1	23.8	1.3	53.3		0.13	64
FL, mid-bloom,
Niger					28.8	10.4	13.4	2.7	44.7	2.06	0.17	45
Dried browse,
Sudan				77.7	11.3	33.7	10.1	1.5	43.4	2.09	0.13	64