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bittersweet nightshade
Solanum dulcamara
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Solanales βΊFamily: Solanaceae βΊGenus: Solanum
About
Solanum dulcamara, also known as bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, bitter nightshade, blue bindweed, Amara Dulcis, climbing nightshade, fellenwort, felonwood, poisonberry, poisonflower, scarlet berry, snakeberry, trailing bittersweet, trailing nightshade, violet bloom, or woody nightshade, is a species of vine in the potato genus Solanum, family Solanaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and widely naturalised elsewhere, including North America, where it is an invasive problem weed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of bittersweet nightshade is Solanum dulcamara.
- bittersweet nightshade belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- bittersweet nightshade belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- bittersweet nightshade belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- bittersweet nightshade belongs to the order Solanales.
- bittersweet nightshade belongs to the family Solanaceae.
- bittersweet nightshade belongs to the genus Solanum.