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African boxthorn- Lycium ferocissimum Originally introduced to Australia ,and was used for live stock fencing as it has very sharp thorns which acted as a god deterrent.<br /> African boxthorn,Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Lycium ferocissimum Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

African boxthorn- Lycium ferocissimum

Originally introduced to Australia ,and was used for live stock fencing as it has very sharp thorns which acted as a god deterrent.

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The African boxthorn

''Lycium ferocissimum'', the African boxthorn or boxthorn, is a shrub in the nightshade family . The species is native to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State provinces in South Africa and has become naturalised in Australia and New Zealand. It is listed in Australia's Weed of National Significance list and is a declared noxious weed in the United States.

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Similar species: Solanales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Apr 27, 2020. Captured Apr 25, 2020 20:13 in Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO200
  • 135mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.