Solanum montanum
Linn.
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Description
A tropical herbaceous Solanum species with roots used in traditional cuisine.
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Edible Uses
The roots are used in soups.
Traditional Uses
The roots are used in soups.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, Peru, South America,
Notes
A tropical plant.
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 619
- Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1
- Sp. pl. ed. 2, 1:336. 1762
