Solanum piliferum
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Basic Information
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: solanum
Plant ID (slug): solanum-piliferum
Numeric ID: 25529
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Solanum piliferum is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Southern N. America - Mexico.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[46, 177]. A pleasant flavour[61], the fruit is apple-scented[105].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where many if not all the members have poisonous leaves and sometimes also the unripe fruits.
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Solanum piliferum
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