Carissa lanceolata is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, known for its glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers, and edible red fruit. This species is often cultivated for its ornamental value and as a barrier plant due to its sharp spines.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Carissa |
| Species | Carissa lanceolata |
Similar in genus Carissa
