Carissa carandas (Karanda) - Image 1

Botanical name: Carissa carandas

Common name: Karanda

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Carissa carandas (Karanda) plant with small green fruit and glossy oval shaped dark leaves
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