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Solanum pyracanthum

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lynne.warren
lynne.warren 12 years ago

I believe this is poisonous. Very cool to look at though!

MickGrant
MickGrant 12 years ago

Could attract butterflies and some moths - edible fruit (not sure)?

lynne.warren
lynne.warren 12 years ago

This was at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford, CT. In the past, I've pulled it out of my yard in Mansfield, CT.

MickGrant
MickGrant 12 years ago

Good photo series! Tell us where you spotted the plant?

lynne.warren
Spotted by
lynne.warren

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Oct 4, 2011
Submitted on Oct 5, 2011

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