Jurubeba
Solanum paniculatum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A herb.

It is used in medicine.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Cuba, Paraguay, South America, West Indies

How it is used for food

It is bitter. The fruit are used to make wine.

Edible parts

Fruit, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Friega platos, Jurubeba-verdadeira

Synonyms

Solanum chloroleucum Dunal; and others Caution - there has been confusion over this plant.