Vusti
Solanum pubescens
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The leaves have small sticky hairs. Flowers are purple to violet. The fruit are about 1.2 cm across. They are green but can become orange when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The greenish berries are used as a vegetable. They are bitter. The unripe fruit are are slightly crushed to remove the seeds then dried and used in cooking.
It is a significant local food.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kattusundai, Usthi kaai