Rugose nightshade
Solanum rugosum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guianas, Hispaniola, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, Venezuela, West Indies
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caiucara, Caja cara, Cucuna, Folosoetiki, Huevo de paloma, Kebegowe, Menenabo, Niemekaguemo, Oro de rey zope, Sepi, Tabacon, Tabacon aspero, Tangni pihni, Wonyek, Zorillo