Shy nightshade, Banana-flavoured bush tomato
Solanum cleistogamum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A sprawling herb. It can grow from seed each year or keep growing for some years. It grows 10-60 cm high. The flowers are purple. The fruit are yellow.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It grows on sandy or loamy soils. It grows in temperate and subtropical places. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are removed. The fruit are cooked and eaten. They can be dried or frozen.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arlelyek, Tjuntawara, Wiluruwara, Wiriny-wiriny, Yi[untri