Solanum jamesii
Wild Potato
Also known as: Solanum jamesii subsp. septentrionale Bitter +2 more
- Solanum jamesii subsp. septentrionale Bitter
- Solanum jamesii var. heterotrichium Bitter
- Solanum jamesii var. sinclairii Bitter & Correvon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Solanum jamesii (commonly known as Wild Potato) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Solanum is notably large, comprising more than 1200 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New York