Sand tomato
Jaltomata chichuahuensis
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb or shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten. The rootstock of a purple variety is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jaltomata, Me'taresi, Metarusi, Metrusi
Synonyms
Saracha chiuahuensis Bitter;