Gooseberry — Barbados

The ( Pereskia aculeata ) is a polarizing plant: it is a nutrient-dense "superfood" to some and a "nightmare weed" to others. Unlike most cacti, it is a climbing vine with actual leaves, but it retains the family's signature (and vicious) thorns. 🍋 The Fruit: Tart & Tangy

The fruit is a small, orange-to-yellow berry roughly the size of a cherry.

They are incredibly high in protein (up to 30% dry weight) and iron.