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MORETLWA
⇒ ENGLISH NAME;velvet raisin
⇒ SCIENTIFIC NAME;Grewia flava
⇒ DISCRIPTION; This is a multi-stemmed shrub.
It has greyish green leaves. The species flow-
ers in October. Has a spreading crown. The
fruit is usually two-lobed. It is resistant to
drought. Grows up to 2m in height.
⇒ USES; Eaten fresh or dried. Dried fruit can be
ground and made into porridge. The fruit is
also used to make Branches of G. flava are
used to make baskets; very thin branches are
used to make brooms. The inner bark is used to weave basketslocal beer.
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