Solanum morellifolium
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The stems can be slightly hairy. The leaves are simple and 3-17 cm long by 1-7 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 0.5-2.5 cm long with 3-7 flowers. The fruit are 7-12 mm long by 6-12 mm wide. They are round and can grow larger. The are green with purple lines.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shimpich