SOLANUM
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SOLANUM
Genus of about 1400 species of annuals, herbaceous perennials, and evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs, trees and twining climbers from a worldwide range of habitats. Includes the potato, tomato and aubergine familes.
Natives comprise the 2 nightshades S. dulcamara, woody nightshade or bittersweet and S. nigrum, black nightshade. Atropa belladonna, deadly nightshade, although in the same family is a different, distinct plant.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Family includes potato and aubergine. -
Place of origin
Worldwide -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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harmful if eaten
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