Solanum nigrum

Black Nightshade at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Solanum nigrum at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Apr 2021
Solanum nigrum at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Solanum nigrum 5 Nov 2023 Tapirlord
Solanum nigrum 4 Nov 2023 natureguy
Solanum chenopodioides 9 Aug 2021 Tapirlord
Solanum chenopodioides 9 Aug 2021 JaneR

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scattered as understorey to Cork Oaks, but sometimes a small patch formed

3 comments

natureguy wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
@Tapirlord @JaneR would you mind having another look at this one? Thanks
JaneR wrote:
   5 Nov 2023
@natureguy @tapirlord - what characteristics are triggering re-defining this as nigrum ? (it would be useful to know as there is very little difference in their descriptions in state flora)
Back then, I think I used the lack of 'purple-green' to assign to chenopodioides
Tapirlord wrote:
   5 Nov 2023
It is a very large plant for S.nigrum, but yes that is what the ID should be going through the key. Fruiting peduncules don't appear to be sharply deflexed.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 16 Apr 2021 04:10 PM Recorded on
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  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

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