About Solanum lanceolatum Cav.
Solanum lanceolatum Cav., commonly known as orangeberry nightshade and lanceleaf nightshade, is a species of nightshade. It is native to areas of South America, including the Cerrado ecoregion within the tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome, where it occurs primarily in Brazil. This species produces light purple flowers. All parts of the plant, including its fruit, are toxic when eaten. Solanum lanceolatum is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It was brought to California, United States, as a garden plant, but has since naturalized in the region and is classified as a noxious weed there.
