what is this fruit? It grows on the beach in California.?

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I'm trying to figure out what this fruit is called. It's the size of a small plum, tastes tart and sweet, and contains an astringent, white latex sap. I found some pictures:

http://anniequick.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/unknown-fruit.jpg
http://anniequick.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/unknown-fruit-disect.jpg

Harshal · Accepted Answer

What you have in the pictures is a fruit of Carissa macrocarpa .

For details , kindly click the links below ======

http://www.hear.org/starr/plants/images/image/?q=010820-0009



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carissa_carandas

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040301/agro.htm#5


Thank you !

Mrudul S · Answer

It is a species of Carrisa.  Some of the species of this genus grow in India. They turn black on ripening and a very rich source of vitamin C.  There are some garden ornamental varieties of this genus fruits of which are used for making pickles as they remain  sour even after ripening. They have very beautiful colours ranging from red, pink and yellow shades with little white colour.

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what is this fruit? It grows on the beach in California.?

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