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Bitter Nightshade

Solanum dulcamara

Least Concern

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The Bitter Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) is a species in the genus Solanum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Israel, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum dulcamara (Bitter Nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

French morelle douce-amère

German Bittersüss

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American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bitter Nightshade?

The scientific name of Bitter Nightshade is Solanum dulcamara. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

What is the conservation status of Bitter Nightshade?

Bitter Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bitter Nightshade live?

Bitter Nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Israel, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, India, Israel, New Zealand.

What family does Bitter Nightshade belong to?

Bitter Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is Bitter Nightshade endangered?

No, Bitter Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bitter Nightshade belong to?

Bitter Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bitter Nightshade?

The closest relatives of Bitter Nightshade in the genus Solanum include African eggplant, American Black Nightshade, Apple Of Sodom, Bitter Apple, Black Nightshade.