PlantFiles: Wonderberry, Sunberry
Solanum x burbankii

Solanum x burbankii this is a synonym of name Solanum retroflexum (accepted name).
The synonims S. scabrum and S. nigrum and S. melanocerasum guineense are the names of other plant (S. scabrum - accepted name).
This species is hybrid, probably of Solanum scabrum and S. vilosum.
This crossbred bred by Luther Burbank.
It is easy to plant cultivation. This gives a high yield. It quickly begins to bear fruit. Fruit very tasty.

80 days from transplant. Although a lot of companies are stating that this is a "new" plant variety, it has been cultivated for at least decades. An interesting looking plant, similar to tomato plants with pepper-like leaves. They reach about 3 feet in height and produce hundreds of 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch dark purple, almost black, fruit. Grows with very little effort.

Harvest when the fruit turns from glossy to dull. They have little flavor raw and only used cooked into pies and preserves and can be canned and frozen for later use in recipes. Although they do not have a strong taste, some people may not care for them while others will love them.