New Zealand Nightshade. by blinkings
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Description
Solanum aviculare. Also known as Kangaroo Paw. Small, 3-10ft high shrub with ornate purple flowers blooming throughout Spring and Summer. Flowers are followed by green fruit ripening to yellow and then a deep orange.
NOTE: Fruit can be eaten fresh BUT MUST BE DARK ORANGE/RED to eat. The unripe stage of the fruit (above) contains DEADLY TOXINS. DO NOT EAT!
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Comments (7)
durleybeachbum
Interesting that it can be eaten..not sure I'd risk it!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
geoffwoods
thanks for the info mate I'll stay away from these little suckers.
evinrude
Well done. Perfect lighting on those buds.
BIPOLARTWO
Love the clarity-shows the waxy look of the fruit
debbielove
Once again, a beautiful shot! And interesting info.. Note made about eating times... not sure if its found here though lol Rob
danapommet
Very informative Andrew and a nice shot with wonderful clarity. Dana