Solanum petrophilum (Rock Nightshade)

Solanum petrophilum is widespread throughout the arid areas of inland Australia. It primarily occurs in South Australia such as the Gawler and Flinders Ranges, with some distribution in the Northern Territory, the Coolgardie area of Western Australia and the sandplain and sandstone hills of New South Wales near Broken Hill. It prefers rocky hill and outcrop habitats or near the base of ranges, but can also tolerate a variety of sites such as creek banks and undulating plains.