phalsa

[Utpal Shuvro]

drought-resistant Asiatic treelike shrub bearing pleasantly acid small red edible fruits commonly used in sherbets

[sumon9999]

Grewia asiatica, commonly known as phalsa or falsa, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. It was first found in Varanasi, India, and was taken by Buddhist scholars to other Asian countries and the rest of the world. Grewia celtidifolia was initially considered a mere variety of phalsa, but is now recognized as a distinct species.
It is a shrub or small tree growing to 8 m tall. The leaves are broadly rounded, 5–18 cm long and broad, with a petiole 1–1.5 cm long. The flowers are produced in cymes of several together, the individual flowers about 2 cm diameter, yellow, with five large (12 mm) sepals and five smaller (4–5 mm) petals. The fruit is an edible drupe 5–12 mm diameter, purple to black when ripe.

[Marquetta]

Phalsa, scientifically known as Grewia asiatica, is a species of shrubs or small trees native to southern Asia, particularly India and Pakistan. It produces small blue-purple fruits which are sour-sweet and astringent in taste. These fruits are edible and used in making beverages, jam and desserts. Phalsa is also known for its medicinal properties, including relieving inflammation and fever.