About Grewia flava DC.
Grewia flava, commonly known as the brandy bush, wild currant, velvet raisin, or raisin tree, is a flowering plant species in the family Malvaceae. It is native to southern Africa. This common shrub species is spreading into grasslands, a change driven by human rangeland management practices and increasing rainfall. Its berries are yellowish-brown and slightly lobed; they are sweet and edible, but contain little flesh. For this reason, they are typically collected in large quantities to be eaten raw, eaten dried, or fermented into alcoholic beverages. The wood of Grewia flava has several uses, including making bows, knobkerries, traps, and other tools. The desert truffle Kalaharituber pfeilii is often found growing in association with the roots of Grewia flava.
