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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

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