Green bush tomato, Anakety
Solanum chippendalei
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be erect or spreading. It grows 0.3-1 m high. The flowers are purple.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It grows on red sandy soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are removed then the flesh is cooked and eaten. They are also dried and used in salads.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ngaru