Afrum Wolfberry (Lycium afrum)

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

Lycium afrum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from May to June. 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, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Whilst the ripe fruit is probably wholesome, some caution is advised. See the notes above on toxicity. The fruit is a berry about 8mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Whilst the ripe fruit is probably wholesome, some caution is advised.; See the notes above on toxicity.; The fruit is a berry about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Karroid scrub, Clanwilliam to Port Elizabeth. Dry soils near the sea. (Zone 8)