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Grewia schmitzii

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A creeping shrub. The leaves are oval and taper to each end. The fruit are 2 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. There is one seed.

They are also put in the family Tiliaceae. These were in the family Sparrmanniaceae and the family Tiliaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Zambia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

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