Solanum fendleri (Fendler Horse-Nettle)

Solanum fendleri (Fendler Horse-Nettle)

Family
SOLANACEAE
Scientific Name with Author
Solanum fendleri - Gray ex Torr.
Common Name
Fendler Horse-Nettle
Agency Status
USFWS State of NM USFS BLM Navajo Nation State Rank Global Rank R-E-D Code NMRPTC Status Strategy Status
S4 G4 D
Distribution
This plant occurs in the mountains of western Texas, six counties in mostly southern New Mexico, and five counties in southeastern Arizona. Its New Mexico Heritage Program rank is S4; it is not tracked as rare in either Arizona and Texas. This plant is a close relative of cultivated potatoes and is maintained in potato germplasm banks.
Remarks
This plant occurs in the mountains of western Texas, six counties in mostly southern New Mexico, and five counties in southeastern Arizona. Its New Mexico Heritage Program rank is S4; it is not tracked as rare in either Arizona and Texas. This plant is a close relative of cultivated potatoes and is maintained in potato germplasm banks.

For distribution maps and more information, visit Natural Heritage New Mexico