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;