- Stock Photography: CARISSA MACROCARPA OR NATAL PLUM. SHRUB WITH RED AND GREEN FRUITS CLOSE-UP by Joliephantasm
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- Photo title: Carissa macrocarpa or Natal plum. Shrub with red and green fruits close-up
- Author: Joliephantasm
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- 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.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 mildly toxic. 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. Carissa macrocarpa requires warm, moist subtropical climate. It tolerates different exposures as full sun and fairly heavy shade. As a coastal plant it can deal very well with salty ocean or sea spray. Plant photographed near the sea in the island of Mallorca.
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