Carissa macrocarpa | |
"Natal Plum" | |
LHBC 595 | |
Family: Apocynaceae | |
Native to: Eastern Mozambique and South Africa. Found in coastal habitats. | |
Most commonly found in South Africa, the fruits of this plant can be eaten and used to cook and bake with. It is also a relatively easy to grow ornamental in more coastal climates. Flowers fragrant. | |
Horticultural notes: Grow under full sun. Can be grown outdoors in mild climates. |