Cute thing, is it edible? in the Plant ID forum

Jul 30, 2020 10:22 PM CST

Thread OP

Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b)

Fruit is the size of pinky nail or even smaller.
Turn deep purple or black

Look like mini hot pepper or tomato
What is it? Is it edible?

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DaisyI

Jul 30, 2020 11:09 PM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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It is a Solanum as are tomatoes and eggplants..... and Nightshade. Don't eat it without a possitive ID.

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pitimpinai

Jul 31, 2020 1:41 AM CST

Name: Mone
Chicago between O'Hare & Lake (Zone 6a)

As Daisyl said Nightshade, tomatoes and eggplants are all Solanum.

There is a fine line between edible Solanum and Deadly Nightshade.
I grew up eating Solanum torvum which is small and cute, but its formation and appearance is totally different from the fruit of this plant.

Don't eat it without a positive ID.

| @pitimpinai | Post #2317118 (3)

kevin101

Jul 31, 2020 5:39 PM CST

Thread OP

Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b)

Thanks. will not eat then.
It is so cute I actually water it. lol

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