American Nightshade

American Nightshade
Common Name(s):
American Nightshade
Scientific Name:
Solanium Ptycanthum
Family:
Solanaceae
Nightshade Family
Flower:
1/3" white 5 petaled flowers with yellow stamen forming a central core. Flowers droop on stalk and petals curl backward.
Leaves:
2-4" smooth leaves, sometimes with wavy margins.
Plant:
1-3' branching.
General Comments:
Sometimes called Deadly Nightshade because the black berries are poisonous.

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