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Natal Plum

Carissa macrocarpa

Description:

Carissa macrocarpa (Natal Plum), is a shrub native to South Africa, where it is commonly called the Large Num-Num. In Zulu, as well as in the Bantu tribes of Uganda, it is called amatungulu. In Afrikaans the fruit is called Noem-Noem. The fruit can be eaten out of hand or made into pies, jams, jellies, and sauces. In the Philippines the plant is grown as ornamental.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

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Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Aug 7, 2012
Submitted on Aug 7, 2012

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