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Solanum racemosum
Solanum racemosum Jacq.
Canker Berry, Cankerberry
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Synonym(s): Solanum persicifolium
USDA Symbol: SORA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FLNative Habitat: Coastal dunes and hammocks.
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Solanum racemosum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Solanum racemosum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solanum racemosum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR