Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Solanum elaeagnifolium is a very common lower elevation herb with long, sinuate gray leaves and purple flowers. The fruit begins green, then turns yellow and purple black. It is found in most dry disturbed areas. A much less common flower color seen with this plant is white.
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Solanum elaeagnifolium, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Aug. 12, 2008
Solanum elaeagnifolium, flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, August 22, 2012
Solanum elaeagnifolium, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, August 22, 2012
Solanum elaeagnifolium, flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Bill Evans Road, May 21, 2007
Solanum elaeagnifolium, plant with white flowers and green fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, July 7, 2008
Solanum elaeagnifolium, detail of white flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, July 7, 2008
Solanum elaeagnifolium, macro of fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, Nov. 7, 2008
Solanum elaeagnifolium, more mature fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, Dec. 12, 2008
Solanum elaeagnifolium, stamen opening by terminal pore, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 30, 2011
Solanum elaeagnifolium, ovary with 2 connate carpels and axile placentation and many ovules per carpel, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 30, 2011
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