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

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