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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

Synonyms