dovyalis
/ˌdoʊviˈeɪlɪs/
noun
- A tropical shrub or small tree of the genus Dovyalis, especially Dovyalis caffra (kei apple), grown for its edible fruit or as a hedge plant.
- The dovyalis produces small, yellow fruits that are used to make jams and jellies.
- The dovyalis tree is native to southern Africa but is now grown in many warm regions.
- Farmers plant dovyalis as a natural fence because of its thorny branches.
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