40 Garden Huckleberry Seeds (Solanum scabrum) is an annual plant in the nightshade family, growing about 0.6–0.9 meters tall with broad green leaves and clusters of small, dark purple to black berries. It is used in jams, pies, and preserves. Unlike true huckleberries, it has a slightly bitter taste that improves with sweetening. It thrives in warm climates, needs full sun, and prefers well-drained soil.