Solanaceae FAMILY

Lycium carolinianum

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it does belong to a family that contains many poisonous plants. Some caution should be applied, especially towards leaves or unripe fruits, though ripe fruits are almost certainly edible.

Botanical Description

Lycium carolinianum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.50 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeSouth-eastern N. America - S. Carolina to Florida and Texas.

HabitatNot known