Grewia avellana, commonly known as Star Raisin, is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa, producing edible, raisin-like fruits. Its star-shaped flowers are followed by these sweet, dark purple fruits, which are a food source for various wildlife.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Star Raisin (Grewia avellana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Grewia |
| Species | Grewia avellana |
Similar in genus Grewia