CARISSA OVATA fSyn. C. BROWNII.) Black Lime Bush. 
This shrub, said "by Prof. Maiden to he the same as 
Carissa Brownii, is described by Guilfoyle as an evergreen 
shrub from three to six feet in height with white flowers. 
It is said by Mueller to have edible fruit, largely used for 
jam. Introduced as stock for and for breeding work with the 
related Carissa grandiflora, which has shown itself so well 
adapted as a home garden fruit in the subtropics. From 
photograph presented by Prof. J. H. Maiden, Director, Sydney 
Botanic Garden, New South Wales. 
