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caris·sa gran·di·flo·ra

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  1. natal plum, amatungulu, Carissa macrocarpa, Carissa grandifloranoun

    very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves

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  1. carissa grandiflora

    Carissa macrocarpa is a shrub native to tropical and southern Africa. It is commonly known as the Natal plum and, in South Africa, the large num-num. In Zulu, as well as in the Bantu tribes of Uganda, it is called Amathungulu or umThungulu oBomvu. In Afrikaans the fruit is called noem-noem. C. macrocarpa deals well with salt-laden winds, making it a good choice for coastal areas. It is commonly found in the coastal bush of the Eastern Cape and Natal. It produces shiny, deep green leaves and snowy white flowers whose perfumed scent intensifies at night. Like other Carissa species, C. macrocarpa is a spiny, evergreen shrub containing latex. They bloom for months at a time. The ornamental plump, round, crimson fruit appears in summer and fall (autumn) at the same time as the blooms. In moderate, coastal areas the fruits appear through the year. The fruit can be eaten out of hand or made into pies, jams, jellies, and sauces. Some claim that other than the fruit, the plant is poisonous. However, this claim is a myth, possibly based on similarities to other plants with milky sap. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at University of California, Davis rates the plant as mildly toxic. It appears in the South African National tree list as number 640.3. A traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.

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  1. carissa grandiflora

    Carissa grandiflora, commonly known as Natal plum or large num-num, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa that typically grows to about 2-3 meters high. The plant is known for its attractive, dark green glossy foliage, as well as its white, highly fragrant flowers and bright red, edible fruits. It is often used as ornamental plant in gardens and for hedges, and it's also popular for its resistance to drought and saline conditions. Please note that despite their attractiveness, all parts of the plant except its ripe fruits, are poisonous to humans.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of carissa grandiflora in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of carissa grandiflora in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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