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Solanum

nightshade

Other common names
gold apple
love apple
see moretomato
Synonyms
Cyphomandra
Lycopersicon
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Botanical details
Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Solanum

Genus description

Solanum can be annuals, perennials, evergreen or deciduous shrubs or twining climbers, with simple or pinnnately lobed leaves and star- or bowl-shaped, 5-lobed flowers with prominent stamens, followed by fleshy fruits

Name status

Correct

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