Na·tal plum
1. Bot. The drupaceous fruit of two South African shrubs of the genus Carissa (formerly Arduina) (Carissa bispinosa and Carissa grandiflora). It is also called amatungulu.
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Carissa bispinosa
n : South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit;
frequently used as hedging [syn: hedge thorn, natal
plum]