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 |