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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.