July 12th Birth Flower Spotlight, Solanum
Description of Solanum The Solanum genus is a vast and diverse group of plants within the nightshade family, Solanaceae. This genus includes both ornamental and agricultural species, ranging from the beloved tomato and potato to the ornamental climbing vines adorned with delicate star-shaped flowers. Solanum plants are native to various regions worldwide, flourishing in a variety of climates, from temperate zones to tropical regions. The ornamental varieties of Solanum, such as Solanum jasminoides (potato vine) or Solanum rantonnetii (blue potato bush), are especially admired for their cascading clusters of flowers....