Lycium ferocissimum

Scientific name

Lycium ferocissimum

Common name

African Boxthorn

Family

Solanaceae

Priority

High

Plant description

A South African dense thorny shrub, growing to 3 m. It has fleshy leaves with mauve flowers. Birds are attracted to the red berries and spread the plant. Photo by Kaye Mc Lachlan.

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