Family: Solanaceae
Carolina horse-nettle, horse-nettle
Merel R. Black
John M. Schoeneker
Etymology: Solanum: Latin for "quieting," in reference to the narcotic properties of some species
Plants: erect, perennial, 20"-40" tall forb, coarse, branched; stems usually prickly
Leaves: half as long as wide, 2-5 teeth or shallow lobes,
Flowers: white to lavender, 5-parted, 3/4" wide, saucer-shaped; inflorescence of several, stalked flowers in a cluster (raceme-like) that becomes longer with age; blooms June-Sept.
Fruits: yellow, smooth, deadly poisonous berry
Habitat: disturbed sites; in sandy soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, perennial, 20"-40" tall forb, coarse, branched; stems usually prickly
Leaves: half as long as wide, 2-5 teeth or shallow lobes,
Flowers: white to lavender, 5-parted, 3/4" wide, saucer-shaped; inflorescence of several, stalked flowers in a cluster (raceme-like) that becomes longer with age; blooms June-Sept.
Fruits: yellow, smooth, deadly poisonous berry
Habitat: disturbed sites; in sandy soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU- Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
John M. Schoeneker
Craig Rekoske
Merel R. Black
John M. Schoeneker
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Botancial Illustration
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Stephen L. Solheim
Marion Sheehan
Merel R. Black
