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Solanum myriacanthium

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A shrub. The leaves and stems are armed with prickles. The leaves are hairy. The flowers are white. They are in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit are small green berries. They have white stripes when unripe. They are yellow when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India


How it is used for food

The unripe fruit are cooked by roasting and eaten. They have a bitter taste.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bhekuri tita, Bilkuli tita, Banko, Kontakari, Byako, Thitbyako

Synonyms