Sand tomato
Jaltomata biflora

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. The leaves are oval and 10 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. The edges are wavy. The flowers occur on single stalks and groups or 2 or 3 in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is a small yellow berry.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the central highlands of Peru.

Countries/locations it is found in

Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Capuli de campo, Capuli silvestre, Tomate cimarron, Tomatillo cimarron

Synonyms

Saracha biflora Ruiz & Pav.; Witheringia biflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Miers;