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Solanum nigrum

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num) (Info)
Species: nigrum (NY-grum) (Info)

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Category:
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Terry On Jan 26, 2006, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

Ripe berries can be cooked into jam or preserves, but should not be eaten raw. Raw fruit may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and may be fatal if consumed in large quantities.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Santa Rosa, California
Bartow, Florida
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Austin, Texas



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