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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

Synonyms