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Know Your Natives – Black Nightshade
Black Nightshade (Solanum ptychanthum) of the Nightshade Family (Solanaceae) is a common weedy native with small white flowers and black berries. The genus name, meaning “quieting,” is the classical Latin name for the nightshades, in reference to the narcotic properties … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Nightshade, Nightshade, Solanaceae, Solanum, Solanum ptycanthum
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Know Your Natives – Carolina Horse Nettle
Carolina Horse Nettle (Solanum carolinense) of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) family is a toxic* perennial with attractive flowers and fruit and piercing prickles. The genus name is Latin for “quieting” in reference to the narcotic properties of some species. The specific … Continue reading
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Tagged Carolina Horse Nettle, Horse Nettle, Know Your Natives, Solanaceae, Solanum, Solanum carolinense
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Know Your Natives – Clammy groundcherry
Clammy groundcherry (Physalis heterophylla) of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) family is one of eleven species (with one having two varieties) of the genus occurring in Arkansas, with a twelfth species currently being described new to science. It occurs naturally throughout much … Continue reading
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Tagged Clammy groundcherry, Physalis, Physalis heterophylla, Solanaceae
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