About Euclea racemosa L.
Euclea racemosa, commonly called the sea guarrie or dune guarrie, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree. It is indigenous to the Indian Ocean coast of Africa, ranging from Egypt to South Africa, and also grows in Comoros, Oman, and Yemen. This species has leathery foliage that is often exceptionally even and dense, a trait that makes it an ideal plant for hedges. Euclea racemosa is dioecious, meaning individual trees bear either only male or only female flowers. It produces small white flowers, which are followed by red, purple, and black fruits that attract birds. Local people use its berries to make "Guarrie vinegar". The common name guarrie is thought to originate from the local Khoe language, where the term is spelled gwarri.
