Solanum lignicaule
Fox Potato
Also known as: Solanum lignicaule var. longistylum Vargas +1 more
- Solanum lignicaule var. longistylum Vargas
- Solanum vargasii Hawkes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Solanum lignicaule (commonly known as Fox Potato) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Solanum is notably large, comprising more than 1200 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru