natural herbs
Pepino
Solanum muricatum
Herb: Pepino
Latin name: Solanum muricatum
Synonyms: Solanum guatamalense
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenShrub
Height:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
August toOctober
Medicinal use of Pepino:
None knownKnown hazards of Solanum muricatum:
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where many if not all the members have poisonous leaves and sometimes also the unripe fruits.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.