Solanum laciniatum
Solanum
Solanum laciniatum is similar to Solanum aviculare, with which it shares the common name kangaroo apple.
The common name refers to the likeness of the leaf shape to a kangaroo paw print. This plant is currently being cultivated to produce corticosteroid drugs. The shrub typically grows to a height and width of 1 to 3 m and blooms between January and February, producing purple blue flowers.
266.0 Location F8
Latitude: -38.403601
Longitude: 146.054533
Significance to the Kurnai community
This kangaroo apple is widespread but not common in the Kurnai region. The ripe berries are yellow to deep orange and were eaten, but only when fully ripe. The very similar Solanum aviculare is more common but the berries were considered too poisonous to eat.
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