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Solanum pumilum

Solanum pumilum Dunal

Dwarf Nightshade, Carolina Norsenettle, Hairy Carolina Horse-nettle

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Solanum carolinense var. hirsutum

USDA Symbol: SOPU9

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , GA

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-23
Research By: CBR

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