New Zealand nightshade
NameNew Zealand nightshade
Species NameSolanum laciniatum
Common NameNew Zealand nightshade
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresslender stems, multiple branches
Foliage Typelobed leaves
Height (cm)Unknown
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple flowers with yellow centers, green developing berries, and deeply lobed green foliage.
Description
This specimen of New Zealand nightshade displays vibrant purple, star-shaped flowers with bright yellow centers. Green, elongated leaves, some deeply lobed, are visible, along with developing green berries in the background. The plant exhibits multiple slender, upright stems.
