Tag Archives: Solanaceae

Know Your Natives – Black Nightshade

Posted on March 26, 2021 by ANPS Webmaster

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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Know Your Natives – Carolina Horse Nettle

Posted on March 10, 2021 by ANPS Webmaster

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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Know Your Natives – Clammy groundcherry

Posted on July 24, 2018 by ANPS Webmaster

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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