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amatungulu

amatungulu

9.9
A large thorny bush from South Africa with many branches and shiny leaves
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : amatungulu
  • Local gardeners prize the amatungulu for its tough, thorny branches and glossy leaves.

Examples

  • The amatungulu is often found in arid regions.

  • The amatungulu grows wild along many South African coasts.

  • The fruit of the amatungulu is sometimes used to make traditional preserves.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the amatungulu for its unique appearance.

  • Local gardeners prize the amatungulu for its tough, thorny branches and glossy leaves.

  • The amatungulu grows wild along many South African coasts.

  • The fruit of the amatungulu is sometimes used to make traditional preserves.

Synonyms

Carissa grandiflora
vsamatungulu
  • Specialized
9.9

A large South African shrub with bright green spines and shiny leaves grown for its fruit and looks

is about the plant's wild form, focusing on size and spiny shiny leaves
Carissa macrocarpa
vsamatungulu
  • Specialized
9.9

A large South African bush with glossy leaves, sharp spines, and edible fruit

focuses on wild shrub size and bright green forked spines rather than fruit
natal plum
vsamatungulu
  • South African
9.6

A large evergreen shrub from South Africa with shiny leaves, thorny branches, and red fruit used as a hedge

emphasizes the large, closely branched form with bright green forked spines

Surface Forms

amatungulu singular
amatungulus plural

Etymology

Amatungulu comes from a South African language where the beginning ama- is a common plural prefix meaning 'many' and tungulu is the plant name. So a helpful way to remember amatungulu is to picture a large shrub with 'many' tough, thorny branches and shiny leaves.