Solanum melanocerasum (S. nigrum var guineense)

Huckleberry, Garden

Solanum melanocerasum (S. nigrum var guineense)

Zones 2-5

<p>Do not be deterred by the plants' and berries' resemblance to a nightshade - the garden huckleberry is perfectly edible, indeed delicious in pies, ice cream, jam, jellies and wine. It is widely grown in Western Africa.</p>