Solanaceae FAMILY
Lycium torreyi
Lycium torreyi
Edibility
2/5
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 torreyi is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouth-western N. America - California.
HabitatAlong washes and bench lands below 600 metres, especially in creosote bush scrub[ 71 Title A California Flora. Publication Author Munz P.A. & Keck D.D. Publisher University of California Press; Los Angeles Year 1959 ISBN - Description An excellent flora but no pictures. Not for the casual reader. ].