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