Solanum dimidiatum
Horsenettle, Torrey Nightshade
Other regional names: Torrey's Nightshade +1 more
- Torrey's Nightshade
- Western Horsenettle
Also known as: Solanum anoplocladum Dunal +3 more
- Solanum anoplocladum Dunal
- Solanum perplexum Small
- Solanum torreyi A.Gray
- Solanum torreyi f. album Waterf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Solanum dimidiatum (commonly known as Horsenettle or Torrey Nightshade) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Solanum, which contains over 1200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico Northeast, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas
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)
California, Queensland