Bush Tomato
Solanum centrale — Solanaceae
Italiano: Bush Tomato
Description
Bush Tomato (Solanum centrale) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is native to Oceania. It thrives in Woodlands, Coastal areas, Arid regions environments across regions including Australia. Botanically, Bush Tomato is bush Tomato is a wild edible plant native to Australia. Edible parts: bacche. Traditional bushfood and foraging plant.. The edible parts include Berries. With an edibility rating of 6/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, February, January, March, November, October and September. Nutritionally, Bush Tomato stands out for its Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV), Vitamin C (20.0mg, 22% DV) and Vitamin E (1.0mg, 7% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 3.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Bush Tomato offers a Mild, characteristic wild flavor flavor profile. Berries eaten fresh, cooked, or preserved. Common culinary applications include fresh, cooked, preserved. Popular preparations include Bush Tomato preparation, Cooked Bush Tomato, Bush Tomato side dish. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: No significant toxicity. Always verify identification.. Antinutrient content is minimal. Be aware that Verify identification before consumption. Safe lookalike species include Similar edible species in region. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Bush Tomato preparation
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: fresh, cooked, preserved Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts
Recipes
- Bush Tomato preparation
- Cooked Bush Tomato
- Bush Tomato side dish
