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Carissa macrocarpa - Natal Plum Flowering, Fruiting


Carissa macrocarpa - Natal Plum Flowering, Fruiting (Carissa macrocarpa - Natal Plum)

Natal Plum has beautiful flowers and edible fruit. It's one of the most commonly planted shrubs in southern California. It'll even grow right along the beach. Photo taken July 17, 2012.



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What do they taste like Delonix?

18 Aug, 2012

 

I heard they taste very good; however, I've never eaten one.

Here's a website describing the taste of the fruit.

http://www.keywestgardenclub.com/Natal_Plum.html

18 Aug, 2012



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