Greenleaf Five Eyes (Chamaesaracha coronopus)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Chamaesaracha coronopus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry clay soils, 1200 - 1500 metres. Disturbed areas in Texas. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)