Grewia gillettii
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. The leaves are slightly hairy and have a white covering underneath. They are narrowly oval and 2-4.5 cm long by 0.8-2 cm wide. There are 3 flowers in a group. The flowers are yellow. The fruit have 2 lobes and these are 5-6 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit