Solanum diversiflorum

F. Muell.

Kakarrta, River bush tomato

SolanaceaeFruitScore: 30/100

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It often grows on sand. It can grow in arid places.

Australia*,

Countries: Australia

A spreading prickly shrub. It grows 0.2-1 m high. The flowers are purple and blue.

Part	Moisture	kJ	kcal	Protein	Vit A	Vit C	Iron	Zinc
Fruit	86.5	254	61	0.5	—	33	0.8	0.3

There are about 1400 Solanum species.

Names & Synonyms

Jalhpa, Jalhparrpa, Karlumpu

References (9)

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