Solanum laciniatum|Large Kangaroo-apple
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Open erect woody shrub, often with purplish stems.
- Size (W x H)
- 1-3m x 1-3m
- Leaves
- Dark green leaves lobed or entire; lobed leaves broadly egg-shaped 9-38cm long, with deep lobes 2-13cm x 3-20mm; entire leaves lance-shaped 5-20cm x 10-40mm.
- Flowers
- Axillary clusters of up to 10 flat flowers to 50mm across, flower lobes notched. Egg-shaped, edible yellow to orange berry, green and poisonous when immature.
- Flower colour
- Deep blue to purple
- Flower time
- September to March
- Growing conditions
- Moist well drained often rocky soils in open and riparian forests. Tolerates moderate frosts. Prefers semi shade. Important pioneer plant.
- Commonly used for
- Fast growing short-lived plant with well displayed flowers and attractive fruit.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
