Carissa Macrocarpa (Noun)
Meaning
Very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Carissa macrocarpa, also known as the amatungulu or large num-num, is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
- In South Africa, the Carissa macrocarpa is a very large closely branched shrub that can grow up to 4 meters tall.
- The Carissa macrocarpa has forked bright green spines and shiny leaves that are a beautiful sight to behold in the garden.
- The Carissa macrocarpa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive appearance.
- The fruit of the Carissa macrocarpa is a purple berry that is edible and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and preserves.