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''Maerua crassifolia'' is a species of plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa, tropical Arabia, and Israel, but is disappearing from Egypt. Foliage from this plant is used as fodder for animals, especially camels, during the dry season in parts of Africa. The plant grows commonly in Yemen, where it is called ''Meru''. In the 18th century the plant's Arabic name ''Meru'' was used as the source for the genus name ''Maerua''. The 18th-century taxonomist was Peter Forskal, who visited Yemen in the 1760s.〔''Maerua crassifolia'' in (''Flora of the Arabian Peninsula and Socotra'', Volume 1, year 1996, page 366 ), by A.G. Miller and T.A. Cope. Also ''Maerua'' in (''Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica'' ), by Peter Forskal, year 1775, page 104 (in Latin).〕 It is used as a common nutrition source in central Africa, where it is called ''jiga'' and made into soups and other dishes. ''Maerua crassifolia'' was considered sacred to the ancient Egyptians. ==External links== *(Botanical Information ) *(Niger Famine ) * (Egyptian Myths ) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Maerua crassifolia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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