rschaumb Report post Posted January 14, 2013 Hey all, I've seen these small plants in two different locations now that have small tomato looking fruits on them. About a half inch in diameter. I've seen them near Iron mountain and near Orme/Dugas. Anyone have any idea what they are. I can't find anything online unless they really are just tomatos of sorts. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted January 14, 2013 picture? James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForkHorn Report post Posted January 15, 2013 My guess is Lycium fremontii. Also known as wolf berry, box thorn, and a few other names. It's in the Solanaceae family and the fruits taste just fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Desert hackberry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.smith Report post Posted January 15, 2013 I know what you're talking about but I don't know the name. They are little green tomato looking things on a short shrub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForkHorn Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Desert hackberry?^^ This might be a better guess than mine. Celtis Pallida. Ulmaceae family. Depending on location. I always get them mixed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rschaumb Report post Posted January 15, 2013 It looks like it could be wolf berry/box thorn or at least similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForkHorn Report post Posted January 15, 2013 You have me stumped. I don't think that is either Lycium fremontii or Celtis pallida. Mr. Smith's guess seems to be the closest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForkHorn Report post Posted January 15, 2013 http://www.arizonensis.org/sonoran/fieldguide/plantae/sonoran_desert_flora.html This is a great resource. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWDesertRat Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Those are Silver leaf night shade, also called White horse thistle or tomato weed. It is not an edible plant. It is a pretty common weed throughout the west. Now when you find some blackberries or raspberries be sure to let us know the location too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 16, 2013 I know where there's lots of berries . Why would you want to know where they are? Just stop at frys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
