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Natal plums (Carissa)

Photo by Seema
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Field Notes

Description:

Fruits of Carissa species. Pulpy and eatable. Common in Africa. Also often found along the streets of Costa Mesa, South CA.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Seema
These fruits should be eaten while fully ripe. The latex abundant in raw fruits are harmful Also, this plant belongs to Apocyanace..many poisonous plants are members of it.. However this genus is edible. In India pickle is made from the fruits of the species C. carandas
Seema
ya...once in a while I taste one or two..its tart in taste...then there is a characteristic aroma that's not very pleasant to me.. In Africa, its sold in local markets
HemaShah
Have you eaten these? What do they taste like? My guess is apple?
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2012

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