Solanum jamesii Torr.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Solanaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Solanum jamesii Torr.

  • Description

    Species Description - Tuberiferous perennial, 1–4 dm; lvs pinnately compound, the lateral lfls lanceolate, sessile or short-stalked, not alternating with smaller ones; cor-lobes lance- triangular; 2n=24. Native of w. U.S., reported to be established in Io.

  • Common Names

    wild potato