Popolo (americanum)
Scientific Name: Solanum americanum
Indigenous
Description: Small herbs about 2-4 ft tall. Black berries highly valued for medicinal qualities.
Distribution: This native Hawaiian plant is found through out coastal to low lands, often found in disturbed areas.
Landscape Uses and Care: Few to no pests ensures that this plant is easy to grow
Additional Information: Of the four different species of popolo native to Hawaii, this one is the only indigenous and edible species. Meaning it is native to Hawaii and other parts of the world plus you can eat it. The young leaves can be steamed and the fruit were eaten by many people.
Popolo (americanum)