Kangaroo Apple
Solanum aviculare
COMMON NAME : Kangaroo Apple
BOTANICAL NAME : Solanum aviculare
FAMILY : Solanaceae
PLANT GROUP : Shrubs
SIZE : Medium 2-5m
CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern
LOCAL NOTES:
Kangaroo Apples are found throughout the Coastal Reserve.
They colonise disturbed sites, such as after clearing or fires.
They are fast growing but short lived.
They have purple flowers, followed by fruit which turns orange when ripe.
Contributor : CT
LEARN MORE:
Species profile for this plant at ALA
Atlas of Living Australia.
Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
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