Falsa

Key Features:

Type: Small deciduous shrub or tree.

Height: 3 to 4 meters (10–13 ft).

Leaves: Broad, rough-textured, heart-shaped with serrated edges.

Fruit: Small, round, purple to black berry with a sweet and tangy flavor.

Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil.

Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Flowering & Fruiting:

Bloom Time: Spring Fruit.

Harvest: Late spring to early summer (May–June in Pakistan).

Uses: Consumed fresh or in falsa sherbet (a popular summer drink in Pakistan). Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and cooling properties Used in traditional medicine to relieve heatstroke, throat irritation, and indigestion.

Propagation: Usually grown from seeds Can also be propagated through cuttings.