Vitellaria

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Vitellaria

Description Vitellaria is a genus of flowering plants in the Sapotaceae family. The genus contains only one species, Vitellaria paradoxa, commonly known as the Shea Tree. The Shea Tree is native to West Africa, where it grows in the savannah and semi-arid regions. The tree is highly valued for its butter, which is extracted from the nuts of the tree.…