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Foraging Devil's Fig

Solanum torvum

Typically in season from January to December, peaking around April to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Disturbed ground, Woodland edges, Scrub & hedgerows. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Devil's Fig (Solanum torvum)

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When Devil's Fig is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak April to October. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Devil's Fig is usually found in Disturbed ground, Woodland edges, Scrub & hedgerows.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Toxic look-alikes: Black nightshade, Tropical soda apple, Carolina horsenettle. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Devil's Fig into the field

Open Devil's Fig in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Devil's Fig: common questions

When is Devil's Fig in season?

Devil's Fig is generally in season from January to December, with its peak around April to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Devil's Fig grow?

Devil's Fig is usually found in Disturbed ground, Woodland edges, Scrub & hedgerows.

Is Devil's Fig safe to forage?

Toxic look-alikes: Black nightshade, Tropical soda apple, Carolina horsenettle. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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