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Carolina Horsenettle

Solanum carolinense

Description:

Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) is not a true nettle, but a member of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to southeastern United States that has spread widely throughout North America. This plant has hard spines along the stems that can penetrate the skin and break off, causing much pain.

Habitat:

Dawes Arboretum

1 Species ID Suggestions

AnnaWhipkey
AnnaWhipkey 12 years ago
Carolina horse nettle
Solanum carolinense


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2 Comments

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 12 years ago

Thank you both! Will "edit" now! :)

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

I think it is Solanum.

SarahWhitt
Spotted by
SarahWhitt

Newark, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jun 26, 2011
Submitted on Jun 28, 2011

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