Identifying a plant seen in Cyprus
This plant was seen in Cyprus a few days ago and my girlfriend was wondering what it is.
Is anyone able to identify it please?
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This seems to be Carissa Macrocarpa, commonly known as Natal plum, or another related species. If one searches for common plants in Cyprus, it does come up easily. I am guessing that the climate in Cyprus is very similar to its native south african Eastern Cape and that's why it's been introduced as a landscaping plant.
But just as with the introduced and now invasive giant hogweed it is somewhat of a hazard, although to a much lesser degree, as the whole plant is poisonous except for the fruit (as long as they are ripe).
Some of the prominent identifying features:
- Characteristic spines/thorns
- White flowers
- Large oblong/egg shaped fruit
- Glossy leaves
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