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]

Searsia pentheri
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Searsia
Species:
S. pentheri
Binomial name
Searsia pentheri
(Zahlbr.) Moffett
Synonyms

Rhus pentheri Zahlbr.

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.