Wild currant, Emu berries
Grewia orientalis

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. The fruit are small and round. They are brown.

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

It grows naturally in monsoon vine forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The small round brown fruit are eaten when ripe.

They are sweet and pleasant tasting.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Murrtjumun

Synonyms

For Aust check Grewia oxyphylla;