Solanum stelligerum Sm. is a plant in the Solanaceae family, order Solanales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Solanum stelligerum Sm.

Solanum stelligerum Sm.

Solanum stelligerum is a native eastern Australian woody shrub in the Solanaceae family with edible small red fruit.

Family
Genus
Solanum
Order
Solanales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Solanum stelligerum Sm.

Solanum stelligerum Sm., commonly known as star nightshade or devil's needles, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia. This species is a woody shrub that can grow up to 2 meters (7 feet) tall. It typically grows on sand dunes, in open Eucalyptus woodlands, and along forest edges. Its small red fruit is eaten by Aboriginal Australians, but it is recommended that people only consume this fruit in low quantities.

Photo: (c) Will Learmonth, all rights reserved, uploaded by Will Learmonth

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Solanales Solanaceae Solanum

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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