Fremont's Desert thorn, Desert wolfberry
Lycium fremontii
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A large shrub. It can grow 2 m tall. The fruit are 1 cm long.
There are about 100 Lycium species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean or warm temperate climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are boiled into mush or ground into flour and mixed with water. The fruit are also eaten fresh. The fruit can be dried and eaten like raisins.
Edible parts
Fruit