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Search Term(s): Solanum sarrachoides   (1 record found)

SOLANACEAE
Nightshade Family
Solanum sarrachoides  (ground-cherry nightshade)   
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Synonym
Solanum physalifolium Rusby misapplied
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Solanum: solace, quietude, referring to the narcotic properties of some species; sarrachoides: resembles Saracha, a South African genus in the Solanum family
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Infrequent in disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
South America
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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