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Solanum nigrum var. guineense

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb.

There are about 1400 Solanum species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, North America, Sierra Leone, USA, West Africa


How it is used for food

Caution: The green fruit are poisonous.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Efo-odu, Efo-ohuma, Gautan kaji, Kemba, Kimba, Konkopke susruba, Nsuasuaa, Odu, Ogumo, Ugumakbe

Synonyms

Probably now Solanum scabrum; Possibly now Solanum melanocerasum;