Trozelia umbellata

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They taper to both ends. The fruit are green.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, Peru

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chamiso blanco

Synonyms

Acnistus umbellatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Miers; Kokabus umbellatus Raf.; Lycium umbellatum Ruiz & Pav.; and others Plicula umbellata Raf.; Trozelia umbellata Raf.;