Jaltomata chihuahuensis
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Jaltomata chihuahuensis (Bitter) Mione & Bye
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Saracha chihuahuensis Bitter |
Jaltomata chihuahuensis is a plant species native to the Mexican States of Chihuahua and Durango. [2]
Jaltomata chihuahuensis is a prostrate, trailing herb with bristly shoots. Flowers are cream-colored with pale yellow-green markings. Fruits are light purple to green at maturity. [3][4][5]
References
- ^ Tropicos
- ^ Jaltomata Schlechtendal (Solanaceae), Professor Thomas Mione, Central Connecticut State University
- ^ Mione, T., & R. Bye. 1996. Jaltomata chihuahuensis (Solanaceae), a new combination and observations on ecology and ethnobotany. Novon 6: 78-81.
- ^ McBride, J.F. 1964. Solanaceae. Field Museum of National History, Botanical Series 13, part V-B, no 1.
- ^ photo of lectotype of Saracha chihuahuensis at Missouri Botanical Garden