Solanum tomentosum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It is prickly.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are used as a flavouring and to curdle milk.
Edible parts
Roots - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Solanum coccineum Jacq.; and others