Solanum pyracanthos (Porcupine tomato) - Image 4

Botanical name: Solanum pyracanthos

Common name: Porcupine tomato

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Madagascar

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersThorny or spiny
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Solanum pyracanthos (Porcupine tomato) green plant with orange thorns and purple flower against blue sky.
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