natal plum

/ˌneɪdl pləm/

Definitions of natal plum

1. noun

   very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves
   synonyms: Carissa grandiflora, Carissa macrocarpa, amatungulu

   type of:

   carissa

   a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits
2. noun

   South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging
   synonyms: Carissa bispinosa, hedge thorn

   type of:

   carissa

   a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits
3. noun

   edible scarlet plumlike fruit of a South African plant
   synonyms: carissa plum

   type of:

   edible fruit

   edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh