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Pohplea
Grewia tomentosa

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A shrub 1-6 m tall. It has light brown hairy twigs.

There are about 200 Grewia species. They are mostly tropical. The fruit of most may be edible. These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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