Dovyalis rotundifolia, commonly known as dune sourberry, is a spiny shrub native to coastal regions of southern Africa, producing edible, tart fruits. This plant is well-adapted to sandy soils and saline conditions, often found in dune thickets.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dune Sourberry (Dovyalis rotundifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Dovyalis |
| Species | Dovyalis rotundifolia |
Similar in genus Dovyalis