''Searsia pentheri'', the common crowberry (English), gewone kraaibessie (Afrikaans), iNhlokoshiyane ( Zulu), or mutasiri (

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), is a species of tree in the genus '' Searsia''. Frost hardy tree reaching a height of up to 6 metres. The tree is mainly evergreen but loses its leaves in severe winters. It has olive-green foliage with dark brown bark and can be grown in either full sun or semi shade. Small flowers are produced and are followed by masses of shiny, light brown, small edible fruits, which provide a feast for birds. Only female trees produce these fruits though. The tree occurs over large portions of South Africa. It has been planted in

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Gallery

File:Common Crowberry imported from iNaturalist photo 58621881.jpg, Close up of branch File:Common Crowberry imported from iNaturalist photo 31106080.jpg, Close up of flowers File:Common Crowberry imported from iNaturalist photo 126465667.jpg, Bark

References

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Flora Kruger Park, South Africa
pentheri Trees of South Africa {{Anacardiaceae-stub