Solanum nigrum

Black Nightshade at Cook, ACT

Solanum nigrum at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
Solanum nigrum at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
Solanum nigrum at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Solanum nigrum 6 Feb 2021 RWPurdie
Solanum nigrum 26 Jan 2021 drakes

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20-30 cm high. Photos from two nearby plants, one in flower, the other with berries and wilting. Mt Painter Res Wildflower Triangle ridge.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 25 Jan 2021 08:50 AM Recorded on
  • drakes Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

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