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Solanum citrullifolium
Solanum citrullifolium A. Braun
Watermelon Nightshade, Melonleaf Nightshade
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SOCI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: DE , FL , IA , KS , MA , OK , TXWeb Reference
Webref 34 - Go Botany (2019) Native Plant TrustWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Solanum citrullifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Solanum citrullifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solanum citrullifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-19Research By: TWC Staff