Family:

Solanaceae

Solanum esuriale

Quena

Other Names:

Regional Subspecies:

Habit:

Greyish-green, hairy, perennial forb to 30cm high. Leaves oblong-lanceolate and linear-lanceolate. Has purple and sometimes white flowers (Year Round).

Habitat & Site Selection:

Mainly in low-lying areas on loamy or clay soils. May be poisonous to stock.

Values & Uses:

A valuable ground cover.