Solanum lucani
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSolanum lucani is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, native to seasonally dry areas of northern Australia. It is a sprawling annual that does well in disturbed areas.
Description
A sprawling annual herb. It grows 20-60 cm high. It can spread 2 m wide. The flowers are purple and blue.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It grows on sandy and clayey soils.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
References (3)
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 120
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 538
- Wheeler, J.R.(ed.), 1992, Flora of the Kimberley Region. CALM, Western Australian Herbarium, p 732
