Grewia rogersii
Burtt Davy & Greenway
Waterberg raisin
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGrewia rogersii, the waterberg raisin (Afrikaans: Waterberg-rosyntjie) is a species of plant in the family Malvaceae. It is generally considered a rare species as defined by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, but it can be abundant locally.
Description
A shrub. It has several stems. It grows 5 m tall. Young branches are grey and hairy. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are narrowly oval. They are 2-7 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The fruit has 4 lobes and is fleshy.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on rocky hillsides.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
These were in the families Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
