Solanum citrullifolium var. citrullifolium
Watermelon Nightshade
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Solanum citrullifolium var. citrullifolium (commonly known as Watermelon Nightshade) is an annual within the Solanaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Solanum citrullifolium, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, 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)
Florida, Germany
Base Species & Variations