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Solanum fendleri var. fendleri

Solanum fendleri A. Gray ex Torr. var. fendleri

Fendler's Horse-nettle, Fendler's Horsenettle, Wild Potato

Solanaceae (Potato family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SOFEF

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Habitat: Open coniferous forests.

Web Reference

Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Solanum fendleri var. fendleri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Solanum fendleri var. fendleri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Solanum fendleri var. fendleri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-10
Research By: CBR

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