What is "natal plum"

amatungulu \amatungulu\ n.

1. a very large closely branched South African shrub ( Carissa grandiflora) of the dogbane family having forked bright green spines, white flowers, shiny leaves, and red berries. Also called natal plum.

   Syn: natal plum, Carissa macrocarpa.

2. the fruit of the amatungulu[1].

1. n. very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves [syn: amatungulu, Carissa macrocarpa, Carissa grandiflora]

2. South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging [syn: hedge thorn, Carissa bispinosa]

3. edible scarlet plum-like fruit of a South African plant [syn: carissa plum]