Carissa

/kəˈrɪsə/ noun

Definition

A tropical shrub or small tree that produces small red berries used for food and medicine.

Etymology

From the scientific genus name 'Carissa,' possibly derived from the plant's appearance or a South Asian language origin.

Kelly Says

Carissa berries, also called natal plums, are one of the few berries with a creamy white interior—they taste like a combination of cranberry and plum and were traditionally used in Indian and African medicine for centuries.

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