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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


How it is grown


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