Lulo comun, Lulo de perro
Solanum pseudolulo
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A large herb or small shrub. The leaves are heart shaped. The leaves and stems have short hairs. It can also have sharp spines. The fruit has short hairs that are easy rubbed off. The fruit are green when unripe and turn yellow or orange when ripe. The fruit has cream coloured flesh. It has many small seeds.
There are about 1400 Solanum species. It can be hybridised with naranjilla.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It does well in sunny locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for the preparation of drinks.
Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cun-cuna, Falso lulo