Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple)

Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple) green fruit on branches, close up of round berry plant.

Botanical name: Solanum laciniatum

Common name: Kangaroo Apple

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Australia

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Solanum laciniatum produces two distinct types of foliage. Juvenile foliage leaves are dark green and deeply lobed, up to 10 inches (27 cm) long by 4 inches (12 cm) wide. Adult leaf forms, in contrast, are lanceolate to 6 inches (17 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide.

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