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Found in Zone No.
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Solanum torvum
Sw.
SOLANACEAE
2,3,4,7
Descriptions :
Herb
Perennial herb:
Leaves
simple alternate, ovate, spinose, petiole 1.2-1.8 cm long, blade12-15 x 7.5-10 cm.
Inflorescence
cymose, axillary.
Flower
perfect, pedicel 1-2 cm long.
Sepals
5, synsepalous, green, spinose, 0.6-0.9 x 0.5-0.8 cm.
Petals
5, gamopetalous, purple, 1.8-2.5 x 1.0-1.8 cm.
Stamens
5, anther yellow. Ovary superior, carpels 3, parietal placentation.
Fruit
a round, bitter berry, 0.7-0.9 x 0.6-1.0 cm.
Seeds
numerous.
