Solanum xanthocarpum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb. lies along the ground. The stems and leaves have white to yellow prickles. The leaves are narrowly oval. The flowers are deep blue or purple. There can be 1 or a few in a group. The fruit is a berry. It is green and can have white stripes. There are many seeds.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 2,100 m above sea level in the Himalayas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The fruit is used to make jam. They are also used as a vegetable in curries.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kantakari, Kateli