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Sturla, Gene

Solanum douglasii

Solanum douglasii Dunal

Greenspot Nightshade, Douglas' Nightshade

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Solanum nigrum var. douglasii

USDA Symbol: SODO

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

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , LA , NM , TX

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National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

From the National Organizations Directory

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

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2025-02-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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