Sierra Madre Nightshade
NameSierra Madre Nightshade
Species NameSolanum xanti
Common NameSierra Madre Nightshade
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple flowers, spiny stems and fruits, and distinctive lobed, hairy foliage. This plant is shown in its natural state, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen.
Description
This specimen of Sierra Madre Nightshade displays vibrant purple, star-shaped flowers with prominent yellow anthers. Its foliage is a distinctive light green to grey-green, lobed, and covered in fine hairs, with visible spines on the stems and developing fruits. Several spiky green fruits and flower buds are also present, indicating active growth and reproduction.
