| Grewia retusifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae[1] |
| Subfamily: | Grewioideae |
| Genus: | Grewia |
| Species: | G. retusifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Grewia retusifolia Kurz.[2] |
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Grewia retusifolia is a shrub species in the family Malvaceae. Common names include Dysentery Bush, Emu-berry, Dog's Balls, Turkey Bush and Diddle Diddle.[3][1] It produces small, sweet, edible fruit.[3] Indigenous Australians use the bark and leaves in medications.[3]