Karanda is native to India. It is found in the Himalayas, Nepal, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Karanda fruits are a rich source of iron. Fruits are used to make jelly, jam, syrups or chutney.
Names
Scientific
Carissa carandas
English
Bengal currant
Karamda
Karanda
Karonda
German
Karanda
Taxonomy
Order
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Carissa
Species
Carissa carandas (Karanda)