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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Solanum rantonnetii (Potato bush blue)
The Potato Bush is very common in our gardens. Other names: Potato bush blue, Paraguay nightshade, Blue lycianthes
S. rantonnetii is a deciduous shrub forming purple-blue flowers throughout the summer, followed by red decorative fruit in autumn which is popular with the birds and is semi evergreen.
Toxicity: All parts of plant are poisonous. If is ingested, may result in severe discomfort.
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