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Solanum chenopodioides (Solanaceae) not in The Student's Flora

Solanum chenopodioides 
is an introduced perennial herb predominantly recorded in the Hobart area. It has a sprawling habit, growing to 1 m high. It likes moist locations such as riverbanks, wet winter ditches and disturbed ground.
Leaves are 4-7 cm long and 2-4 cm wide.
From 5 to 10 white star-shaped flowers appear in loosely formed groups on peduncles which are 1-2 cm long,during spring and summer.  The fruit is a blackish, globose  berry.




 


 
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