Grewia Asiatica
This Indian tree represents a genus of plants of considerable economic value. This particular species yields a profusion of small red fruits which are used for flavoring drinks, having a pleasant acid...
This Indian tree represents a genus of plants of
considerable economic value. This particular species yields a
profusion of small red fruits which are used for flavoring drinks,
having a pleasant acid flavor. The fibrous inner bark is employed
by the natives for making fishing nets, ropes, twine, and for
other similar purposes.
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