Solanum erythracanthum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It has prickles. The leaves are simple and 2-5 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. The fruit is a round berry 8-9 mm across. They are green but become orange to red when ripe.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Madagascar it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit