| Grewia retusifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Grewia |
| Species: | G. retusifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Grewia retusifolia | |
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] [4] It is widespread in tropical and subtropical areas of Eastern Australia and Northern Western Australia. [5] The species produces small, sweet, two-lobed fruit with a fibrous acidic pulp surrounding the seeds. Leichhardt described the fruits as having a very agreeable taste, which could be boiled to make a refreshing drink. [5] Indigenous Australians use the bark and leaves in medications. [4] The crushed leaves were used as a poultice to relieve toothaches. [5]
