A spiny shrub native to Asia that produces small round fruits similar to apples, also called jujube in some contexts.
From Hindi 'ber,' which likely derives from Sanskrit. The word is primarily used in Indian and Pakistani English to describe this drought-resistant fruit tree.
The ber tree is incredibly drought-resistant and grows in some of the harshest climates on Earth—it's been cultivated in South Asia for millennia and requires almost no water, making it vital for food security.
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