Christmas berry, Carolina wolfberry, Boxthorn
Lycium carolinianum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The fruit are oval red berries.
There are about 100 Lycium species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, Easter Island, Mexico, North America, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pua nako nako, Saladilla