Solanum oxycarpum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A herb that produces tubers. It grows 1-2 m tall. The stems are 2-13 mm across at the base. The leaves have 3-12 leaflets. These are 6 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. The fruit are 2-3 cm long and oval and green.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Mexico it grows between 1,870-2,870 m above sea level. It grows in openings in the cloud forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Papa cimarrona

Synonyms

Solanum confusum Correll; Solanum reconditum Correll;