Apple-of-Peru

Nicandra physalodes The apple-of-Peru (Nicandra physalodes) is not related to apples, but is closely related to physalis berries and looks similar to them. However, it is poisonous in all parts of the plant and its berries are not edible. Popular names: Apple-of-Peru, shoo-fly plant Family: Solanaceae Origin: South America and as an introduced species also […]

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Nighshade (hairy, leaf-fruited)

Solanum sarrachoides The berries of Solanum sarrachoides are green at first and black when ripe. It looks similar to the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum). The two species can be found growing together. Popular names: Hairy nightshade, leafy-fruited nightshade Family: Solanaceae Origin: South America and as an introduced species also in some parts of North America […]

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Solanum sarrachoides

Hairy nightshade, leafy-fruited nightshade Solanum sarrachoides grows as an annual, is native to South America, can reach a height of up to 60 centimetres and flowers from mid summer to early winter. Solanum sarrachoides can be distinguished from Solanum nigrum by its longer sepals. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Annual herbaceous plant, 10 to 60 […]

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Bell pepper “Candy Cane”

Capsicum annuum “Candy Cane” is a variegated variety of sweet bell pepper. The green not yet ripe fruits are striped. However, they lose this pattern as they ripen and are then colored either red or orange. Family: Nightshades (Solanaceae) Origin: The wild type (Capsicum annuum) originates from Central America, North America, South America (distribution map). […]

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Eggplant “Lucilla”

Solanum melongena “Lucilla” The eggplant or aubergine is closely related to the potato and to the tomato. There are varieties with oblong and round fruits. These vary in colour and size. Botanical name: Solanum melongena “Lucilla” Popular name(s): Eggplant, aubergine Family: Nightshades (Solanaceae) Origin: Aubergines are grown in temperate to tropical regions. It is thought […]

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