Solanum clokeyi
Island Nightshade
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Family: Solanaceae · Type: Subshrub
Conservation status: CNPS 4.2
Solanum clokeyi (Island Nightshade) is a California subshrub in the Solanaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.2
How to tell it apart
vs Lycianthes: Solanum anthers open by pores at tips; Lycianthes anthers split lengthwise.; vs Physalis: Solanum lacks papery lantern around fruit; Physalis has distinctive inflated calyx covering the berry.; vs Phacelia: Solanum has yellow anther cone; Phacelia has protruding stamens and coiled flower clusters.; vs Capsicum: Solanum has rotate star flowers; Capsicum has flowers with spreading petals not forming flat star.; vs Salvia: Solanum has 5 stamens forming yellow cone; Salvia has 2 stamens and square stems.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Solanum clokeyi belong to?
Solanum clokeyi is in the Solanaceae family, genus Solanum.
Is Solanum clokeyi rare or endangered?
Solanum clokeyi carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.2, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-08
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