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Solanum xanti (Chaparral nightshade)
Pisapia, Robert J.

Solanum xanti

Solanum xanti A. Gray

Chaparral Nightshade, Purple Nightshade

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SOXA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Rarely white.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV , OR

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Additional resources

USDA: Find Solanum xanti in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Solanum xanti in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solanum xanti

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-11-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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