Turkey berry (Solanum torvum) is a flowering shrub or small tree with the following characteristics:
- Size: Can grow up to 16 ft (4.9 m) tall
- Leaves: Alternate, elliptical, and up to 10 in (25 cm) long
- Flowers: Small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in large branched clusters
- Fruit: Small, green berries that turn yellow when ripe
- Stems: Armed with stout, straight or lightly curved prickles
- Habitat: Disturbed uplands and swamps
- Other names: Prickly nightshade, devil’s fig, shoo shoo bush, wild eggplant, pea eggplant, susumber
Turkey berry is a member of the nightshade family of plants and is found in tropical regions around the world. It has many uses, including:
- Food: The green fruits are edible and used in Thai, Lao, Jamaican, and Ghanaian cuisine. In India, the fruit is eaten directly or cooked.
- Medicine: In siddha medicine, an extract of the berry is used to improve digestion.
- Vitamins and minerals: Turkey berry can provide essential vitamins and minerals.
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