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species 14,821 observations

Natal Plum

Carissa macrocarpa

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Southern Flannel Moth, Polka-Dot Wasp Moth 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Fiery Skipper 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Organic
Resists
Salt
Habit
Ascending Dense Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type
Perennial Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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