Solanum incanum – Talea Valley

Whist looking around the Talea Valley in the Asir Mountains of southwest Saudi Arabia near Abha I came across an erect bushy leafed shurb one metre high and slightly spiny. Some spines are on the mid-rib of the grey-green velvety leaves. It had large pale yellow smooth round fruits. This species is widespread in the Hijaz and Asir mountains.

Solanum incanum – Talea Valley

Whist looking around the Talea Valley in the Asir Mountains, after a huge thunderstorm, hail and heavy rain I came across an erect bushy leaf shurblet 1 metre high and slightly spiny. Some spines are on the mid-rib of the grey-green velvety leaves. Large pale yellow smooth round fruits. It turned out to be a Solanum incanum which is widespread in the Hijaz and Asir mountains.