Quena
Solanum esuriale
Grey-green densely hairy plant to 30 cm. Oblong leaves to 8 cm long with a pointed tip, lower leaves are larger and shallowly lobed. Purple potato-like flowers with five joined petals and a yellow centre in clusters of 2-6 on long stems.
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| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | Hairs are distinctinctly star-shaped (stellate) when viewed with a hand lens or magnifying glass. Plant generally does not have any spines. Pale yellow to yellowish-brown berries which resemble raisins when dry. |
| Biology | Perennial. Common after disturbance such as fire. |
| Native Status | Native |