Solanum chenopodioides
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Whitetip nightshade
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSolanum chenopodioides, commonly known as the whitetip nightshade or velvety nightshade, is a shrub of the family Solanaceae native to South America. It has become naturalised in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Description
A herb. It grows to 1 m high. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are 3-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The fruit are round and 6-8 mm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit can be used for jam, jellies, and processed products. The leaves and fruit are edible.
Traditional Uses
The fruit can be used for jam, jellies and processed products.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in coastal regions and near watercourses. It can grow in arid places. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Argentina, Australia, Brazil*, Chile, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America*,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Erva-moura, Maria-preta, Maria-pretinha
References (11)
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- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 103
- Samuels, J., 2015, Biodiversity of Food Species of the Solonaceae Family: A Preliminary Taxonomic Inventory of Subfamily Solanoideae. Resources 2015, 4. 277-322
- van Wyk, B., 2005, Food Plants of the World. An illustrated guide. Timber press. p 349
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