About Twoleaf Nightshade
Solanum diphyllum, commonly known as the twoleaf nightshade, is a species of nightshade native to the Americas. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its clusters of dark green round fruits that turn a bright yellow when ripe.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Solanum diphyllum
- Genus
- Solanum
- Family
- SOLANACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Grown as medicinal plant
- Native to
- Mexico and Central America
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Solanaceae
Nightshade/Tomato family
Twoleaf Nightshade belongs to the Solanaceae family.
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