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Etymology: Solanum: Latin for "quieting," in reference to the narcotic properties of some species
Plants: erect, annual, 12"-40" tall forb, coarse, branched; stems very prickly Leaves: leaves with yellow spines, larger leaves deeply pinnately-lobed Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, 1" wide, saucer-shaped; inflorescence a short-stalked cluster (raceme) of 3-15 stalked flowers that becomes up to 6" long with age Fruits: berry with a very prickly covering Habitat: dry; prairies Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous! Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized |
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