Latin name: Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. Pronunciation: so-LAY-num el-ee-ag-ni-FO-lee-um Common name: Silverleaf horse-nettle, Silverleaf nightshade, Prairie berry Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade) Habitat: Common invasive weed in dry disturbed places and fields, native to central U.S. and northern Mexico but resident in southern California Blooming period: May to September Name derivations: 1) Solanum 2) elaeagnifolium |
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