Solanum robustum

{{Short description|Species of shrub}} {{Speciesbox | image = Starr_020913-0042_Solanum_robustum.jpg | genus = Solanum | species = robustum | authority = H.Wendl | synonyms = {{hidden begin|title = List}} * ''Solanum alatum'' Seem. & J.A.Schmidt * ''Solanum concepcionis'' Chodat & Hassl. * ''Solanum concepcionis'' var. ''robustius'' Chodat * ''Solanum concepcionis'' var. ''typicum'' Chodat * ''Solanum euracanthum'' Dunal * ''Solanum robustum'' var. ''concepcionis'' Hassl. * ''Solanum robustum'' f. ''decurrens'' Hassl. * ''Solanum robustum'' var. ''laxepilosum'' Hassl. * ''Solanum robustum'' f. ''rupestre'' Hassl. * ''Solanum robustum'' f. ''typicum'' Hassl. {{hidden end}} }}

'''''Solanum robustum''''', the '''shrubby nightshade''',<ref>{{PLANTS|id=SORO3|taxon=Solanum robustum|accessdate=17 November 2015}}</ref> is a species of thorny perennial shrub native to north-eastern South America. It is related to the potato and tomato.

== Description == A medium shrub, the plant may grow 4 to 8 feet (1.2 – 2.4 m) with velvety leaves and stems due to dense stellate trichomes present on all faces of the plant. Strong, straight or recurved flattened prickles up to 12 millimeters long may be found along the stems. The leaves grow 6 to 10 inches long and feature nine angled ridges along their perimeter. ''S. robustum'' blooms between late spring and mid fall with small clusters of white to yellow-white star shaped inflorescence followed by white or yellowish marble sized berries. ''S. robustum'' contains various tropane alkaloids in its leaves, fruit and stems and therefore should not be consumed.<ref name="HEAR">[http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/reports/pdf/solanum_robustum.pdf ''Solanum Robustum''], Forest Starr, Kim Starr, Lloyd Loope, United States Geological Survey—Biological Resources Division, April 2003.</ref>

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