Torrey's wolfberry (Lycium torreyi)

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

Lycium torreyi is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. It is much sought after in the wild. Only the fully ripe fruits should be eaten. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It is much sought after in the wild.; Only the fully ripe fruits should be eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Along washes and bench lands below 600 metres, especially in creosote bush scrub. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)