they won't live this far north where i am now but i had them in the keys. the little points at the ends of the leaves are what tipped me off. mine was not the red tip variety, just plain green.
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Did you ever eat the fruit?
oh yes. just picked it off and ate it raw. i've had the jam and jelly too (made by better cooks than me)! lol
Can you describe the flavor?
something's been bugging me ever since i first posted that id. it's not cocoplum i'm thinking of, it's natal plum, a Carissa. it has tiny little sharp points on the ends of each leaf although i hear there is a thornless variety. everything else i said is the same, just had the common names mixed up...sorry 'bout that!
the flavor was not all that thrilling actually, but ok. i found myself wanting more after i ate a few. the jam is better.
here is a link to see if you think that's the one: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/37046/
trackinsand, I can't tell. It looks like it could be either of those to me. Here's another photo of it. It is an attractive plant.
natal plum. the fruit is red. leaves are rounded and pointy.
cocoplum. the fruit is dark purple. leaves are more tapered.
my first instinct of natal plum (even though i said cocoplum), i'm pretty sure is correct.
edited to ask if this plant is in a greenhouse in winter. it would not survive up north if it's a natal plum.
This message was edited Dec 12, 2009 8:08 PM
Yes, it is.
i'm trying to remember the fruit more. i think maybe it was pithy, an odd texture to it.
Cumulus, Are the Buddah's Fingers edible?
They're edible, but because they consist of over 75% husk they are only used to make jam, compote or as a component of parfums. However you can just lay them in the house to give the rooms a pleasant smell.
Thank you.
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