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