Solanum nodiflorum
Glossy Nightshade at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Solanum nodiflorum | MichaelMulvaney | 22 Mar 2020 | |
| Solanum nodiflorum | JaneR | 18 Mar 2020 |
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Veins are purplish
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22 Mar 2020
Solanum nigrum can also be purplish - see Richardson et al Weeds of the South East page 495. Plantnet distinguishes S. americanum (S. nodiflorum) from S. nigrum by the shininess of the berries and the number of seeds:
Mature berry shiny; seeds usually more than 40 per fruit, 1–1.5 mm long - Solanum americanum
Mature berry dull; seeds usually 20–35 per fruit, 1.8–2.2 mm long - Solanum nigrum.
From ALA distribution records it is more likely to be S. nigrum - wait for the fruit.
Mature berry shiny; seeds usually more than 40 per fruit, 1–1.5 mm long - Solanum americanum
Mature berry dull; seeds usually 20–35 per fruit, 1.8–2.2 mm long - Solanum nigrum.
From ALA distribution records it is more likely to be S. nigrum - wait for the fruit.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.081192-35.282903
- Altitude 587.4m
- Maps National Arboretum Forests
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 14 Mar 2020 03:57 PM Recorded on
- JaneR Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
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Species information
- Solanum nodiflorum Scientific name
- Glossy Nightshade Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 642.32m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Solanum americanum
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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