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*Solanum torvum Swartz. Turkey-berry. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Disturbed areas. Dist: Native of West Indies. Introduced in AL. MS report is from Weed Science Laboratory.

ID notes: Solanum torvum is a shrub or small tree (to 4 m tall), armed with straight to recurved brown prickles 3-7 mm long.

Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl6, FNA14, K1, K3, K4, WH3; = n/a – Tat

Links to other floras: = Solanum torvum - FNA14

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

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