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Solanum campechiense

Solanum campechiense L.

Redberry Nightshade

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Solanum guanicense

USDA Symbol: SOCA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: White petals with yellow center.

Distribution

USA: TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU			OBL		FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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