Solanum torvum

Turkey Berry, Devil's Fig, Wild Eggplant, Pea Eggplant

Message of the Flower

Fearlessness

The Mother’s Comment

Without fear or hesitation, it will obey the Divine's command.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Fear is an impurity, one of the greatest impurities, one of those which come most directly from the anti-divine forces which want to destroy the divine action on earth; and the first duty of those who really want to do yoga is to eliminate from their consciousness, with all the might, all the sincerity, all the endurance of which they are capable, even the shadow of a fear.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1956: 15 August 1956

Colour

White, yellow

Family

Solanaceae

Cultivars

Not specified

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

0.5 to 1 inch across

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Not fragrant

Leaf Texture

Rough, with stellate hairs

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Blooms throughout the year in tropical climates

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, not frost-hardy

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites and whiteflies

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other insects

Habitat

Common in disturbed areas, roadsides, fields

Role in the Ecosystem

Acts as a pioneer species in disturbed soils, supports local wildlife

Quotations

Associated with folklore in native regions

Ornamental

Berries used in culinary preparations in Southeast Asia

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered

Endangered Status

Resilient to a range of environmental conditions