ḳeḳasheshe, 1. Syn. tsiyayi = peeled stems of [rama], q.v. used in medicine and magic; also after scotching applied as a black pigment in wall decoration; (cf. [zamarke]). 2. The name of one or more different plants in the bush.
ḳerama, a var. of [dawa], q.v.
kerana (Kano, &c.), Euphorbia Barteri, N.E. Br. a tall branched cactus-like tree with angled prickly stem and milky juice. The name includes other species commonly classed as E. abyssinica, Gmelin, used as a fence.
kibiyar daji, vide under [tsika].
kilili = flowers of the date palm; vide under [dabino].
kimba, Xylopia æthiopica, A. Rich. (Anonaceæ). “African,” “Guinea,” or “Negro Pepper.” A tree; the small cylindrical black pods are sold as a medicine and spice.
kimba kimba or kimbar dawaki, &c., Hyptis pectinata, Poir (Labiatæ). An erect odorous weed of damp places.
kimbar dutsi, vide [kamu mowa].
kimbar mahalba (Sok. Kats. and Zanf.), Lantana salvifolia, Jacq. (Verbenaceæ). An undershrub with fragrant leaves and flowers used to flavour food, milk, &c.
kimbar rafi, ?Platystonia africana, P. Beauv. (Labiatæ). A luxuriant weed of river-beds with slightly fragrant leaves; used medicinally.