Meaning of NATAL PLUM
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- [n] edible scarlet plum-like fruit of a South African plant
- [n] South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging
- [n] very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves
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| Synonyms: | | amatungulu, Carissa bispinosa, Carissa grandiflora, Carissa macrocarpa, carissa plum, hedge thorn |
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| See Also: | | amatungulu, carissa, Carissa grandiflora, Carissa macrocarpa, carissa plum, edible fruit, natal plum, natal plum | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Na*tal" plum`\ (Bot.)
The drupaceous fruit of two South African shrubs of the genus
{Arduina} ({A. bispinosa} and {A. grandiflora}).
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