Solanum pinnatum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 30-200 cm tall. The fruit is green when unripe. It turns yellow to orange when ripe. It is harvested at full maturity. They are then edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Solanum albiflorum De Wild.; and several others