Vaccinium littorale
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Ericaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
Joan Simon from Barcelona, España
Vaccinium littorale
Vaccinium littorale
Wikimedia Commons - Nichole Ouellette/G. Lapointe
Deadly Nightshade: Tall herbaceous plant (1-2m), single shiny black cherry-sized berries, star-shaped calyx, large oval leaves, sweet but dangerous taste.
Vaccinium littorale: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 167
