Carissa
- noun
- /kəˈrɪsə/
- Specialized
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Carissa
- Several species within the Carissa genus are cultivated as ornamental shrubs.
Examples
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The Carissa genus produces edible fruit known in some regions as natal plum.
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The Carissa shrub thrives in tropical climates.
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Botanists recently discovered a new species of Carissa in South Africa.
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Have you seen a Carissa plant before?
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The Carissa genus produces edible fruit known in some regions as natal plum.
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Several species within the Carissa genus are cultivated as ornamental shrubs.
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Botanists recently discovered a new species of Carissa in South Africa.
Compounds
- Specialized
A South African shrub with forked thorns and small plum-like fruit used for hedging
- Specialized
A large South African shrub with bright green spines and shiny leaves grown for its fruit and looks
- Specialized
A large South African bush with glossy leaves, sharp spines, and edible fruit
- South African
A small edible red fruit like a plum that grows on a South African bush
Surface Forms
Etymology
Carissa is the scientific name for a group of tropical evergreen shrubs and likely comes from the Greek word charis, which means 'grace', or from an old local plant name. A helpful way to remember it is to think of these shrubs as 'graceful' plants with pretty flowers and fruit, which is why the name fits.
