Solanum nigrum from Kashmir, distinct from another black fruited species S. americanum in larger flowers (8-10 mm across as against up to 5 mm), larger dull black fruit (8-10 mm across, as against 5-8 mm shinning black or green) and fruiting calyx appressed to fruit or spreading (not reflexed). The fruits were yet to ripe. Photographed from Balgarden, Srinagar on June 15, 25, 2010.
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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired Associate Professor
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