Sweet Prayer (Katemfe) Fruit Plant (Thaumatococcus Daniellii) Ripe nuts separate and float

Ripe nuts separate and float away on the tide

particularly in potassium

and it also produces latex that has been exported in the past as a source of rubber

making it a versatile option for both large gardens and small spaces

Sweet Prayer (Katemfe) Fruit Plant (Thaumatococcus Daniellii) Ripe nuts separate and floatBotanical Name: Thaumatococcus daniellii Common Names: Sweet Prayer Plant, Katemfe General Information: Native to Africa. Known for being the natural source of thaumatin, an intensely sweet protein. Thaumatin is of interest in the development of sweeteners. Seeds are eaten raw or cooked. Chewing raw seeds affects taste buds, making sour foods taste sweet for about an hour afterward. Culinary Uses: Seeds are used for sweetening bread, fruits, and tea.