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Grewia latifolia
Also called Mallows, Mallow And Hibiscus Family
Grewia latifolia is a small deciduous shrub from northern and eastern Australia, growing to about 2 m, with cream flowers and hairy, dog-ball-shaped fruits. It is a hardy native that tolerates dry conditions.
Grewia latifolia is a small shrub that is endemic to Northern and Eastern Australia. Its fruits have a distinct similarity to dog testicles, giving rise to the common name of dogs balls. Other common names include emu berry and dysentery plant.
Growing to a height of 2m, the species is characterised by ovate leaves with serrated margins. The leaves are discolourous with green papery upper surfaces and pale green to yellow pubescent lower surfaces.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
