Rock Nightshade
Solanum petrophilum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be erect or spreading. It grows 20-50 cm high. The flowers are purple.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It grows on sandy and clayey soils and rocky hills. It grows in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ngaliyirki