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Solanum elaeagnifolium
Branching perennial, 1-3 feet tall with small, needlelike prickles on stem. Leaves are simple and alternate with a narrow blade. Leaf bottom and stems are silvery or grey-green, covered with white hairs, margins entire or wavy. Fruit is a yellow berry.
Shallow, rocky soil over limestone.
The berries are poisonous but were used by Native Americans for rennet in making cheese.
Spotted on Aug 4, 2012
Submitted on Aug 8, 2012
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