Afghan Thistle
Solanum hystrix
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A sprawling herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The flowers are pale blue or white.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are removed and the fruit then baked.
Edible parts
Fruit