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Solanaceae
Solanum

not marked as a favorite taxon Solanum campechiense Linnaeus. Common name: Redberry Nightshade. Phenology: Feb-Dec. Habitat: Tropical/subtropical dry forests, lake and stream banks. Distribution: S. TX south into s. Mexico; West Indies; Central America; South America.

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ID notes: Solanum campechiense is an annual herb, to 0.5 (-1.0) m tall. The berries are purplish when ripe (contrary to the common name).

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA14, K4, Mex, Tx. Basionym: Solanum campechiense L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Solanum campechiense - FNA14

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Great Plains: FACU

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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image #1 of Solanum campechiense© Sonnia Hill | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Solanum campechiense© Sonnia Hill | Original Image ⭷

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