LEMON VINE
pereskia aculeata

Common Names: Barbados Gooseberry

A West Indian cactus shrub with a tendency to vine, it bears spines in pairs or trios. The berry is small, yellow with a juicy, subacid pulp. The flavor is pleasant and is used fresh or preserved. The leaves may be cooked as greens. Propagated by seed or cutting.

 

 

 

None of our member nurseries currently carry this fruit.