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Karonda (Carissa carandas)

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Karonda is the common name for Carissa carandas, a thorny flowering shrub in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Kew records its native range in India and parts of South and Southeast Asia, where it grows as a fruiting plant. The small fruits change from green to dark red or purple as they ripen and have a tart flavor; in South Asian cooking they are used in pickles, chutneys, preserves and other preparations.

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What is karonda?

Karonda is the common name for Carissa carandas, a thorny fruiting shrub in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Kew records its native range in India and parts of South and Southeast Asia.

What colour does karonda fruit become when ripe?

Karonda fruit starts green and changes to dark red or purple as it matures. The small fruits grow on a thorny shrub rather than on a conventional orchard tree.

Where does karonda grow naturally?

Karonda is native to India and parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is also grown as a fruiting plant in warm climates.

Is karonda related to mango or cranberry?

No, karonda is Carissa carandas and belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Its scientific classification places it closer to other dogbane-family plants than to mangoes or cranberries.

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