Solanum triquetrum

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Solanum triquetrum, the Texas nightshade, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, native to Texas and northeastern Mexico.[1][2] A perennial, it is usually 1 to 2 ft (30 to 60 cm) tall, but if given a support to climb on it can reach 7 ft (2 m).[2]

Solanum triquetrum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species:
S. triquetrum
Binomial name
Solanum triquetrum
Synonyms[1]
  • Solanum lindheimerianum Scheele
  • Solanum triquetrum var. lindheimerianum (Scheele) A.Gray ex Blankinship

References

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  1. ^ a b "Solanum triquetrum Cav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Solanum triquetrum Cav. Texas Nightshade, Hierba Mora". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.