Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
Brazilian nightshade Solanum seaforthianum | |
Plant Family : | Solanaceae |
Plant Form : | vine |
Growth Habit : | Sprawling, perennial, shrubby climber. |
Fruiting Season : | Flowering period. Summer - Autumn. |
Description : | Introduced. Poisonous fruit, has killed children and poultry, suspected poisoning of cattle, pigs and sheep. |
Distribution : | Eastern QLD. and north east N.S.W., in moist gullies and clearings in light rainforest and softwood scrubs. |
Weed Status : | Low importance |
Introduced : | Yes |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (4) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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