Solanum jasminoides
Etoile de Bethléem
Potato Vine
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 2 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Elliptic |
| Height | 5 m |
Description
Native to tropical and sub-tropical parts of South America. Although originally from warm climates, it can tolerate temperatures down to minus 10º C.
Flowers
Flowers are star-shaped, with striking yellow stamens, buds pale purple.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Oval to long, pointed, dark green, 3-6 cm long, 2-3 cm wide.
Semi-persistent depending on temperature.
Fruits Seeds
Berry: purple-tinged, 5mm in diameter.
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