Cutleaf Nightshade (Solanum triflorum)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Solanum triflorum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). 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 dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Used in times of food shortage. Eaten as a fruit or vegetable, the fruit can also be dried, ground into a powder and used with cereals for making bread etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Used in times of food shortage.; Eaten as a fruit or vegetable, the fruit can also be dried, ground into a powder and used with cereals for making bread etc.; The ripe fruit can be boiled, mashed and mixed with ground chilli and salt then used as a condiment with mush or bread.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry plains, open woods, roadsides etc. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)