Solanum agrarium
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground. It is 40 cm tall and covers about 1 square metre. The flowers are green. The fruit is pulpy and juicy.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Baba, Melancia da praia