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African boxthorn,Lycium ferocissimum Beautiful flower,but the plant is a real pest . Another introduced species,found on vacant land African boxthorn,Australia,Geotagged,Lycium ferocissimum,Summereamw flora Click/tap to enlarge

African boxthorn,Lycium ferocissimum

Beautiful flower,but the plant is a real pest . Another introduced species,found on vacant land

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The African boxthorn

''Lycium ferocissimum'', the African boxthorn or boxthorn, is a shrub in the nightshade family . The species is native to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State provinces in South Africa and has become naturalised in Australia and New Zealand. It is listed in Australia's Weed of National Significance list and is a declared noxious weed in the United States.

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Similar species: Solanales
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Feb 11, 2022. Captured Feb 11, 2022 12:58 in 8 Giles St, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 81mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.