COMMON NAME: Jurubeba de cipó

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Solanum seaforthianum

FAMILY OF SOLANACEAE

COMMENTS: Small exotic climber plant, native to Columbia.

Optimal to plant at climbing bars for separating of enviroments in the garden. The blueish leaves and the red fruits are very ornamental. The fruits can be used as pickles or conserves, have one more pleasanter taste than the Jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum). Do not confuse this species with the climbing bittersweet solanum native to Europe with poisonous fruits!

 

 

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