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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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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Solanum evolvulifolium is a trailing nightshade with shoots that can grow up to 50 centimeters long. Botanical name: Solanum evolvulifolium Family: Solanaceae Origin: South America (Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Venezuela – source). Height: The shoots reach lengths of 20 up to 50 centimeters. USDA zone: 13 (59 °F/15 °C) Poisonous: Yes, all parts […]
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Tobaco Nicotiana tabacum grows as an annual and can reach a height of three meters. Its flowering period extends from summer to autumn. Its leaves are used to make smoking tobacco. Description Popular name(s): Tobaco Botanical name: Nicotiana tabacum Family: Solanaceae Origin: Not naturally occurring. Virginian tobacco is believed to be a cross between Nicotiana […]
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Categories: Brown & Green Flowers | Wildflowers | Yellow & Orange Flowers |
