Genus Grewia is a group of flowering plants that belong to the tiliaceae family. Commonly known as crossberry or raisin tree, Grewia is an important plant in various traditional medicines, and its fruits are eaten fresh or dried like raisins. There are some other names used to describe Genus Grewia, such as Phalsa, Bhimal, and Fanoos, depending on the region and language. Some of the synonyms used for Grewia include Tiliaceae, Shrubby, Willow-leaf, and Windmill-bush, which reflects the various characteristics of this versatile plant. With over 90 different species of Grewia, each with unique identifying features, the names and synonyms used for this genus vary significantly.