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Karanda

Botanical Name: Carissa carandas

USDA Zones: 9b-11

Other Names: Bengal currant, Christ’s thorn, carandas plum, karonda

It produces a berry-sized fruit that is extremely tart and is commonly used in curries, pickles, and spices in the Asian countries. Priced for its medicinal uses in Ayurveda because it treats ailments such as stomach pain acidity, indigestion, fresh and infected wounds, skin diseases, urinary disorders, and diabetic ulcer.

Growing Tips:

It flourishes best in hot climates and requires full sun to part shade. This woody shrub or small tree needs sturdy support in the beginning when it’s establishing.