Solanum chippendalei
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Solanum chippendalei is a small fruiting shrub in the family Solanaceae, native to northern Australia.[2] It is named after its discoverer, George Chippendale. The fruits, known as "bush tomatoes", are edible and are harvested in the wild.[3]
The species occurs in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Solanum chippendalei". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^ "Solanum chippendalei Symon". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Solanum Chippendalei, Bush Tomato, Fruit". NUTTAB 2006 Online Version. Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Archived from the original on 30 July 2008.
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