Solanum Species, Bull Nettle, Carolina Horsenettle, Devil's Tomato, Horse Nettle, Sand Briar (Solanum carolinense)
The berries of this plant are toxic.
Unopened buds, an opening bud (lavender color); and and older bud with a sceen stealer.
Old folks called this thing the Devil's Irish Potato
White Horsenettle, very pretty.
Horsenettle
Toxic berries- will later turn to yellow. Marble sized.
Solanum carolinense - Horse Nettle Nightshade
seed pod, Freestone Co. TX, z8a, 1/31/2012
Split pod showing seeds, Freestone Co., TX, z8a, 1/31/2012. Caution: poisonous!
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Solanum Species, Bull Nettle, Carolina Horsenettle, Devil's Tomato, Horse Nettle, Sand Briar
Solanum carolinense
| Type: | Perennials |
| Height: | 18-36 in. | 45-90 cm |
| Conditions: | Zone 4-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade |