Solanum lyratum, the lyreleaf nightshade, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, native to China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan.[1][2] Usually found in forests, it is also somewhat weedy and can be found on disturbed ground.[3]

Solanum lyratum
Vining habit
Close-up of leaves
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species:
S. lyratum
Binomial name
Solanum lyratum
Synonyms[1]
  • Solanum cathayanum C.Y.Wu & S.C.Huang
  • Solanum dichotomum Lour.
  • Solanum kayamae T.Yamaz.
  • Solanum lyratum var. filamentaceum Hayashi
  • Solanum lyratum f. purpuratum Konta & Katsuy.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Solanum lyratum Thunb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Lyreleaf Nightshade Solanum lyratum". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ Xu, Zhenghao; Chang, Le (2017). "Solanaceae". Identification and Control of Common Weeds: Volume 3. pp. 267–295. doi:10.1007/978-981-10-5403-7_9. ISBN 978-981-10-5402-0.