Solanum laciniatum
Solanum laciniatum is a soft-wooded shrub native to the east coast of Australia, notably Victoria and Tasmania. It also occurs in Western Australia[1] and New Zealand, where some authorities consider it to be introduced. It is similar to Solanum aviculare, with which it shares the common name kangaroo apple.
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Solanaceae |
Genus: | Solanum |
Species: | S. laciniatum |
Binomial name | |
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The shrub typically grows to a height of 1 to 4 m (3 ft 3 in to 13 ft 1 in) and blooms between January and February producing purple blue flowers.[1]
Images
- Foliage
- Fruit
References
- "Solanum laciniatum". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
External links
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