Re: Carissa Macrocarpa
- To: f*@aloha.net, m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re: Carissa Macrocarpa
- From: K*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 17:29:16 EST
In a message dated 3/2/99 2:39:58 PM EST, fukada@aloha.net writes:
<< not sure about this plant's needs of humidity as it grows in some of the
hottest arid areas of Hawaii just fine >>
They also grow very well and are widely planted in the Imperial Valley, with
annual rainfall under 2". As I recall, the fruits aren't particularly tasty.
They''re called "plums" more from a superficial resemblance than anything
else. The fruits exude a white sap when cut or bitten into. The flowers,
however, are lovely, with a delicious fragrance.
Kurt
