Definition of Natal plum

1. Noun. Very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves.

Exact synonyms: Amatungulu, Carissa Grandiflora, Carissa Macrocarpa
Terms within: Carissa Plum
Generic synonyms: Carissa

2. Noun. South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging.
Exact synonyms: Carissa Bispinosa, Hedge Thorn
Generic synonyms: Carissa

3. Noun. Edible scarlet plumlike fruit of a South African plant.
Exact synonyms: Carissa Plum
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Amatungulu, Carissa Grandiflora, Carissa Macrocarpa

Definition of Natal plum

1. Noun. Any of several South African evergreen shrubs, of the genus ''Carissa'', having white flowers and red berries, often cultivated as hedging ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Natal plum

1. The drupaceous fruit of two South African shrubs of the genus Arduina (A. Bispinosa and A. Grandiflora). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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