Garden Huckleberry, Wonderberry
Solanum x burbankii
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
An artificial cross between Solanum villosum and Solanum guineense. It is a small shrub. It grows 30-60 cm high.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can grow in poorer soils and cooler temperatures than tomato. It can grow in full sun or light shade. The fruit are 1 cm across.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, North America, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are usually cooked with sugar. They are used in pies and desserts. Caution: The unripe fruit are poisonous.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.