Berlandier's Wolfberry, Silver Desert-thorn
Lycium berlandieri
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The roots can extend 9 m long. It loses its leaves. The branches are spiny. The flowers are bell shaped and occur singly or in pairs. The fruit are juicy red berries.
There are about 100 Lycium species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in deserts. It can grow in salty soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh or dried.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
The plant can live for 90 years.
Its other names
Local names
Cilindrillo, Frutilla, Narrowleaf wolfberry