MADAGASCAR PLUM
flacourtia indica

Common Names: Governor's Plum, Ramontchi, Batoko Plum

Dioecious. This shrub or small tree from Madagascar and South Asia freezes around 25¡F. Needs little cultural care except pruning to keep it shapely. Fruit is round, smooth, about 1/2-1"across, dark red to black with a sweet juicy pulp surrounding several small flat seeds. Because of its high iron content, drinks turn brown in sunlight. The fruit is also eaten fresh or made into jelly.