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Solanum nigrescens M. Martens & Galeotti

Douglas Nightshade

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial or subshrub
Habitat: rocky slopes, canyons, mountains
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf surface3: lightly hairy
leaf margin3: entire or dentate
Flower color2: white or whitish or whitish
Flowering period2: Mar. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Status: locally common
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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