pärismaisena troopilises Aafrikas kasvav liik puid sapotillipuuliste (Sapotaceae) sugukonnast, kanarbikulaadsete (Ericales) seltsist; perekonna Vitellaria ainus liik
a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae
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The shea tree can grow up to 25m tall, with a wide crown. The bark is cork-like. The leaves are oblong, with wavy edges and grow in groups at the end of the branches, along with clusters of small white flowers. The fruits are flat and round, and resemble large plums. Inside are found around 2 to 4 shiny brown seeds, often called the shea nut.
Võiseemnik – savannide püha puu, mille pähklitest shea-võid tehakse, kasvab maailmas vaid 300 km laiuses vöös, mis ulatub Malist läbi Burkina Faso Ghana, Togo ja Beninini.
