Solanum linnaeanum Solanum linnaeanum, called also devil's apple or the apple of Sodom, is a poisonous perennial shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. It has branched, sharp stems with yellowish spines. The bright green leaves are alternate, elliptic with deep rounded lobes and they are also covered with long spines on both surfaces. The violet flowers are borne in clusters of 3 to 5; they are followed by fleshy tomato-like fruits containing brown seeds. Datasheet Common NameDevil's apple Botanical nameSolanum linnaeanum FamilySolanaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic ColourVioletHeight05 -> 2 mHabitatSeasides, Stony lands, open woodlands, grasslandsAltitude0 - 200 mBloom TimeMay -> December Plant TypeShrub, Toxic, MedicinalFruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesMedicineActive substancesalkaloids solamargine, solasonine USDA ZoneTell us Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDry, MoistSoil Type Sandy, Silty, Clayey, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Solanum linnaeanum Solanum linnaeanum
