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Karonda

Carissa carandas

A thorny shrub producing small, tart berries used in pickles, preserves, and juices in South Asia.

Family

Apocynaceae

Temperature

23-30°C (absolute 16-34°C)

Rainfall

1000-1400mm (absolute 700-2700mm)

Soil pH

6.5-8 (absolute 6-8.5)

Soil types

Adaptable, tolerant of poor soils