Re: Solanum seafortheanum & S. dulcamara
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- Subject: Re: Solanum seafortheanum & S. dulcamara
- From: J*
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:14:35 -0800
S. dulcamara is a naturalized weed in the Willamette Valley of western
Oregon (hedgerows, empty lots, riverbanks). It is attractive both in flower
& especially in fruit. I don't recall ever seeing it rampantly overtaking
any site.
-----Original Message-----
From: Janet Smithen <jansmithen@earthlink.net>
To: Mediterranean plant list <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 6:44 PM
Subject: Solanum seafortheanum & S. dulcamara
>After expressing an interest in a lavender flowering solanum vine, I
>received two as a present: Solanum seafortheanum looks as if it has
>fine foliage and clusters of very small pale lavender flowers. Solanum
>dulcamara has more robust foliage and larger flowers; lavender with
>yellow centers. Hortus Third calls it Poisonous nightshade, a weedy
>climber.
> What can any of you tell me about either of these. Which do I want
>to plant, if either, in my small garden? I'm particularly interested in
>their growth habit, and whether either is invasive.
> I've grown both S. jasminoides and S. wendlandii. Can you compare to
>either? The ominous listing in Hortus makes me worried. TIA for any
>input. Jan
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