Magic Guarri Euclea divinorum

This is a deciduous shrub or small tree, found in thorn scrub, on hill sides, along river banks and in woodland.

• The bark is light grey in colour and smooth.
• The flowers are very small and white to creamy yellow in colour.
• The fruit is round in shape and fleshy, becoming purplish black when fully mature. The fruit is edible but not pleasant tasting.
• The fruit can be used as a laxative and used as a cleansing agent.
• The fruits have also been used to make pink coloured ink. The bark produces a brown dye
• Fruit is also used in the fermentation of beer.
• The Ovambo tribe hangs small branches in their huts as good luck charms.
• They will not cut this tree down, as the wood is believed to have supernatural powers.