Carissa grandiflora (E. H. Mey.) A. DC.

• Common Name: Natal Plum
• Family: Apocynaceae Juss.

• Country of Origin: South Africa
• Habitat:

• Description: A South African shrub used as a hedge or free standing shrub because of its interestingly formed branches and shiny deep-green leaves, offset by white and pink flowers. The plant bears a 2" egg-shaped red fruit that exudes a white astringent latex unless fully ripe. The fruit can be eaten out-of-hand but does make good cranberry-like preserves. It is a salt tolerant plant.

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Accession Data:

• Accession # 198500459
• Source: Unknown
• Accession Date: 12-31-1985
• Bench: 1117 - AFR:Eastern Cape D
• Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-22-2013

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: euasterid I
• Order: Gentianales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Apocynaceae
• SubFamily: Rauvolfioideae
• Tribe: Carisseae
• SubTribe:

References:

California Rare Fruit Growers WWW Site

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