Solanum berthaultii

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is like a potato. It can grow 1 m tall. The stems are 3-5 mm across and can have wings. The leaves are 10-28 cm long by 6-20 cm wide and have leaflets that are arranged alternately.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical to temperate plant. It grows in rocky areas between 1,600-2,100 m above sea level. It can grow higher.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, South America

How it is used for food

It is bitter.

It is a famine food.

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Solanum vallegrandense Cardenas; and others