Jaltomata yungayensis
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NameJaltomata yungayensis
Scientific NameJaltomata yungayensis
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in humid montane forests with Eucalyptus and Alnus woods, and dense vegetation around trails in the Ancash Department, Yungay Province, Peru, often in highly disturbed areas.
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Rarityuncommon
Description
Jaltomata yungayensis is a spreading shrublet characterized by white flowers with a corolla 9-10 mm broad, surrounded by a green calyx with small purplish stains. It produces small, dark, berry-like fruits.
