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Solanum gardneri

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 50 cm to 4 m tall. The flowers are white and yellow. The fruit are a yellow to orange. They are edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 850 m above se level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, Honduras, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Solanum margaritense J. R. Johnst.;