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Distribution, Identification, and Management of Two-Leaf Nightshade (Solanum diphyllum), an Invasive Plant in Florida

Stephen Brown, Chris Marble, andStephen Enloe


Release Date: 10/4/2020

Reviewed At: 12/16/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ep588-2020

Agriculture

Abstract

Two-leaf nightshade, Solanum diphyllum, is a member of the Solanaceae or potato family. The common garden tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants also belong to the Solanaceae family. The genus Solanum is associated with plants known as nightshades.

About this Publication

This document is ENH1324, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2020. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Brown, S. H., Marble, C., & Enloe, S. F. (2020). Distribution, Identification and Management of Two-Leaf Nightshade (Solanum diphyllum), an Invasive Plant in Florida. EDIS, 2020(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep588-2020

Authors

Stephen Brown
Stephen Brown
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent IV emeritus, M.S., horticulture production, UF/IFAS Extension Lee County

Chris Marble
Chris Marble
Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, ornamental and landscape weed management, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

Stephen Enloe
Stephen Enloe
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, aquatic and invasive plant management, Department of Agronomy, and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

Publication #ENH1324

Peer Reviewed

Solanum diphyllum

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