Maerua crassifolia
| Family Name | Capparaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Maerua crassifolia Forssk. |
| Locality | Mauritania. Adrâr Gardens in Ouâdâne. 20° 55' 51" N 11° 37' 27" W |
| Description | The branches are used as a "Miswâk", a traditional toothbrush in order to clean teeth; this is a more common traditional toothbrush in NW Sahara but it is found among other traditional toothbrush varieties found in the central and S Sahara. |
| Habitat | Weather: Sunny, 42° C, no wind. |
| Reproductive State | |
| Specimen Notes | Vernacular Name: Atîl. |
| Collector | F. C. Graham IV |
| Collection Date | 29 May 2017 |
| Accession Number | 296481 |
| Image | 296481.jpg |