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Natal Plum

Carissa macrocarpa

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark green folliage with long thorns and white flowers with 5 petals (star) that are very fragrant.

Habitat:

Planted with others as a hedge between sidewalk and shoreline of the marina in San Diego, Ca

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Carissa macrocarpa

Species ID Suggestions

Natal Plum

Carissa macrocarpa (or grandiflora)

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Comments (4)
alicelongmartin
Clair, Ceherzog is excellent on identifying almost any kind of plant. You can always rely on her to give you the right answer. I knew it as Natal Plum when I lived in Sarasota, but had forgotten the name. I always thought it was related to Jasmine, but I do not know for sure.
CindyBinghamKeiser
alice, I thought it was Jasmine too! Are they related to the Natal Plum?
CindyBinghamKeiser
ceherzoh, although I don't have any pictures with the "plums", I do recall seeing them on these plants the last time I was there. Thank you for the ID!

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Southern California Wildlife

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PublishedAugust 15, 2011

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