Solanum triquetrum
(Texas Nightshade)
Solanum triquetrum, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2585
Solanum triquetrum, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 1389
Solanum triquetrum, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2598
Solanum triquetrum, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 1401
Solanum triquetrum, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 1409
Solanum triquetrum, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 1407
Solanum triquetrum, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 1412
Solanum triquetrum, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2589
| Scientific Name | Solanum triquetrum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SOTR2 |
| Common Name | Texas Nightshade | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30462 |
| Family | Solanaceae (Nightshade) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Generally dry soils; fencerows, rock outcrops, brush areas and woodlands. Plant: Erect or vining perennial with single or multiple thin, smooth, somewhat woody stems up to a few feet long. Leaves: Highly variable, smooth, alternate , narrowly deltoid or hastate with 3 to 5 lobes; up to 2-1/2 inches long. Inflorescence: Small drooping flowers 3/8 to 5/8 inches across with 5 white or purple-tinged twisted, reflexed petals resembling a star; yellow anthers in a tight cylinder, green pistil in center. Bloom Period: April to November. Fruit: Bright red berry 3/16 to 3/8 in diameter. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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