Definition of Carissa bispinosa

1. Noun. South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging.

Exact synonyms: Hedge Thorn, Natal Plum
Generic synonyms: Carissa

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carissa Bispinosa

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Literary usage of Carissa bispinosa

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bulletin by United States Bureau of Plant Industry (1913)
"carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. Distribution.—Central southern Africa, extending from Rhodesia and the Mozambique district southward to the Cape. 31841. ..."

2. Plant Inventory by Agricultural Research Center-West (U.S.), United States Division of Botany, Horticultural Crops Research Branch, Agricultural Research Service, United States Dept. of Agriculture, United States, United States Bureau of Plant Industry, Northeastern Regi (1922)
"... most useful for baskets, mats, rugs, and woven work. One of the most promising plants of this kind thus far seen." 48807. carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ..."

3. Archiv für pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für klinische Medizin (1893)
"3. Acokanthera Schimperi. 4. Acokanthera venenata. 5. Carissa edulis. 6. carissa bispinosa. Es handelte sich für mich darum festzustellen, 1) ob in diesen ..."

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