Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine)

Botanical name: Solanum wendlandii

Common names: Potato Vine, Giant Potato Creeper, Costa Rica Nightshade, Paradise Vine

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: South America

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This woody vine has large heads of dark mauve flowers and round yellow fruit. Very ornamental, not invasive, but a fast grower. Thorny.

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