1. South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging
   "The natal plum hedge provided both security and edible fruit";
   - hedge thorn, Carissa bispinosa
    
2. Very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves
   "The natal plum's spines make it an effective natural barrier";
   - amatungulu, Carissa macrocarpa, Carissa grandiflora
    
3. Edible scarlet plumlike fruit of a South African plant
   "They tasted the exotic natal plum at the farmers' market";
   - carissa plum

Derived forms: natal plums

Type of: carissa, edible fruit

Encyclopedia: Natal plum