Species

Solanum chenopodioides

Etymology

Solanum: Derivation uncertain - possibly from the Latin word sol, meaning "sun," referring to its status as a plant of the sun. Another possibility is that the root was solare, meaning "to soothe," or solamen, meaning "a comfort," which would refer to the soothing effects of the plant upon ingestion.

Common Name(s)

velvety nightshade

Authority

Solanum chenopodioides Lam.

Family

Solanaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

SOLCHE

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Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

White,Yellow

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

S.E. South America

This page last updated on 31 Jul 2014