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Grewia penicillata

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are pale green and hairy above and have a white coating underneath. The leaves are 1-4.5 cm long by 0.8-2.8 cm wide. The fruit are 7-9 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Hobhob, Hohob, Ogomdii dhiirsoba

Synonyms