Nicandra physalodes, known as Shoo Fly
Description:
Of Peruvian origin. Widely naturalized in the tropics, in part due to its use in birdseed mixtures. Appreciated for insecticidal and medicinal properties. Photo from southern Tanzania.In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/spuds/index.html
Included On The Following Pages:
- Life (creatures)
- Cellular (cellular organisms)
- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Archaeplastida (plants)
- Chloroplastida (green plants)
- Streptophyta
- Embryophytes
- Tracheophyta (ferns)
- Spermatophytes (seed plants)
- Angiosperms (Dicotyledons)
- Eudicots
- Superasterids
- Asterids
- Solanales
- Solanaceae (nightshades)
- Nicandra (nicandra)
- Nicandra physalodes (apple of Peru)
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