Grewia tenax
About
Grewia tenax, called the phalsa cherry, white crossberry, raisin bush, gangara, gangu, or kanger, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Africa, from the Sahara to Tanzania and parts of southern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and on to the Indian subcontinent. The ripe fruit is edible and is consumed by local peoples either fresh, dried, or powered in drinks.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Grewia tenax is valued for its edible fruits, which are consumed in various forms by local communities. Beyond culinary uses, the plant can also serve as a source of shade and habitat for wildlife, making it ecologically beneficial.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The ripe fruit of the phalsa cherry is edible and can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or powdered into drinks. It’s a great addition to smoothies or can be used as a natural sweetener in various recipes. Just be sure to wash the fruit before using it!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Grewia tenax
- Slug
- grewia-tenax
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Grewia
- Species
- tenax
- Wikidata QID
- Q3116556
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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