| Searsia pentheri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Searsia |
| Species: | S. pentheri
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| Binomial name | |
| Searsia pentheri (Zahlbr.) Moffett
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| Synonyms | |
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Rhus pentheri Zahlbr. | |
Searsia pentheri, the common crowberry (English), gewone kraaibessie (Afrikaans), iNhlokoshiyane (Zulu), or mutasiri (Venda), 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 Spain.[2]
Gallery[edit]
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Bark
References[edit]
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Searsia pentheri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T149507052A149507054. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T149507052A149507054.en. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Lillo, Antonio López; de Lorenzo Cáceres, José Manuel Sánchez (2001). Árboles en España: manual de identificación. Madrid, España: Mundi-Prensa Libros. ISBN 84-7114-957-5.
- "Rhus pentheri". Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
- Flora Kruger Park, South Africa[permanent dead link]