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Plant Type: Forb
Life Cycle: Annual
Domestication Type: Wild
Habitat: Fields, sunny areas.
Flower Color: white
Number of Petals: 5
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.
Poisonous: 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.