9. MarulaSclerocarya birrea 马鲁拉果（拉丁名：Sclerocarya birrea）

The Marula is a deciduous tree native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The distribution of the tree throughout Africa, follow the migratory patterns of the Bantu people, as it was an important source of food, and they planted more trees along their way. The green fruit ripens and turns yellow, the white flesh inside is succulent and has a very distinct flavor. After falling off the tree, the fruit will start to ferment and these draw in animals, like elephants and baboons, for a slightly alcoholic treat. The fruit is also used to make a popular liqueur called Amarula, which can be found at any duty-free liquor store at airports.

马鲁拉树是原产于南非和东非的落叶树种。 马鲁拉果是非洲班图族人的重要食物，他们把它多种植于迁徙的沿途上，随着班图人的迁徙格局，如今已遍布整个非洲。绿色果实成熟后变黄，内部白色果肉多汁，口味独特，从树上落下后，果实就会开始发酵变质，于是吸引了大象和狒狒等动物过来，小小地享受一次酒水盛宴。果实常用来酿制一种名为大象酒的流行利口酒，你可以在机场任何免税酒店买到这种酒。