Solanum nigrum from Kashmir

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Gurcharan Singh

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26 Aug 2010, 9:18:14 am26/08/10
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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
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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tanay bose

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26 Aug 2010, 9:00:43 pm26/08/10
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You can actually find this weed anywhere!!
Really a hardy one
 
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Tanay Bose
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Department of Botany
University of British Columbia
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