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Karanda 
Carissa carandas
a.k.a. Bengal Currant  

Small fruit resembling a purple grape, with a berry-like flavor.

Description: Medium sized vine-like shrub that will climb if given support. Plants are salt tolerant and can be trained into hedges.

Hardiness: The karanda is fairly hardy and will survive to 25F.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seed, or via budding and air-layering.

Uses: Eaten fresh or used to make preserves.

Native Range: Native to India.