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Solanum heterodoxum
Solanum heterodoxum Dunal
Melonleaf Nightshade, Melon Leaf Nightshade
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SOHE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , IL , NM , TXWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Solanum heterodoxum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Solanum heterodoxum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solanum heterodoxum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-23Research By: TWC Staff