Solanum trifolium
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NameSolanum trifolium
Scientific NameSolanum trifolium Dunal
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in roadside environments, specifically in dark, moist roadcuts and banks, at an elevation of 2800 meters in the Bolívar province of Ecuador.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
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Cultivation NotesThis species appears to thrive best in dark, moist conditions, typically found in roadcuts and similar disturbed, damp environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a creeping vine that grows along the ground and climbs banks. It features blue-purple flowers and produces immature green fruits that are pendent or lie on the ground.
