Scientific Name: Solanum americanum

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  • Pronunciation:
    so-LANE-um ah-merry-CARN-um
  • Type:
    Annual herb
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    white, star-shaped, with central cone of yellow stamnens
  • Species List:
    Fraser Island, Girraween, Mill Point, Cranks Creek, NNS, Heritage Park