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Solanaceae
Solanum

not marked as a favorite taxon *Solanum jamaicense P. Miller. Common name: Jamaican Nightshade. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Disturbed upland areas. Distribution: Native of the West Indies.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, FNA14, K4, WH3. Basionym: Solanum jamaicense Mill. 1768

Links to other floras: = Solanum jamaicense - FNA14

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

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