Fendler's Horse-nettle, Fendler potato
Solanum fendleri
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb. The tubers are 1-2 cm across.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The small tubers are eaten raw, boiled, baked or roasted. They are boiled with clay.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Root, tuber
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Wild potato