Explore: Shea Tree

Butyrospermum parkii), commonly known as shea tree, shi tree (/ˈʃiː(ə)/, also /ʃeɪ/), or vitellaria, is a tree of the family Sapotaceae. It is the only

mainly oleic acid and stearic acid) extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is ivory in color when raw and commonly dyed

Vitellaria paradoxa (the shea tree) is extremely important in Burkina Faso. Termed "women's gold" by Burkinabé villagers, the nuts of shea tree can be collected

exclusively on the leaves of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), which is widely cultivated in the region for the production of shea butter, as well as traditional

plant species. Of the plant species, the dominant endemic species are shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii) and the baobab, the former plant species has immense

Shea is an Irish surname that is also used in some countries as a gender neutral given name. Shea may refer to: Brek Shea (born 1990), American soccer

taught them sold. Plant matter, such as plantain skins, palm tree leaves, cocoa pods and shea tree bark, is first sun-dried and then burned to produce ash

of Tree Aid where she told the story of Petra, a Tree Aid project participant who learnt how to produce shea butter from the nuts of shea tree. Tree Aid

product line such as Original Shea, Brazilian Nut, and Kukui Nut have been discontinued and are no longer available. Naterra Shea butter Tree Hut Tree Hut

Region is agriculture. Crops grown include corn, millet, peanuts, okra, shea tree, and rice. Sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and guinea fowl are raised for