American Nightshade
Solanum americanum
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Solanaceae
IUCN Red List status:
Not Evaluated
Description
The American Nightshade is of the same family as the tomato and potato, however its shiny, black berries are poisonous. It produces small, five-petal, white flowers.
Threats and Conservation
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