Nighshade (hairy, leaf-fruited)

Solanum sarrachoides

The berries of Solanum sarrachoides are green at first and black when ripe. It looks similar to the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum). The two species can be found growing together.

Solanum sarrachoides berries

Popular names: Hairy nightshade, leafy-fruited nightshade
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: South America and as an introduced species also in some parts of North America (distribution map)
Edible: No, contains solanine.

Hairy nightshade berries

Categories: Berries |

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