(Carissa) These are tropical shrubs, natives of Africa, Australia and Asia. Some of them are grown outdoors in Florida and California. They have dark green, shiny leaves and bear fragrant white or pink flowers that are sometimes followed by edible fruits resembling plums. These plants are spiny and are great hedge plants.… Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004
an Indian shrub or small tree, Carissa carandas, of the dogbane family, having white or pink flowers and reddish-black berries. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/karanda