Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)

Solanum carolinense

Horse Nettle

Plant Type	Forb
Life Cycle	Annual
Wild/Cultivated	Wild
Flower Color	white
Number of Petals	5
Habitat	Fields, sunny areas.
Description	A low growing plant with numerous thorns. The fruit resembles a small tomato, which turns yellow after a frost. All parts of this plant are toxic.
Toxicity	All parts of this plant are toxic. It is in the nightshade family.
Other Notes	Insects seem to love this plant. I often see it damaged by insects.

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