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greenspot nightshade

Solanum douglasii

Greenspot nightshade is a small plant with pretty purple flowers and shiny green berries. It grows in sunny places and can be found in gardens and fields.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The greenspot nightshade is a sprawling herbaceous plant with lobed leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped white to pale purple flowers. Its distinctive berries are bright green with tiny white spots when unripe, turning glossy black when ripe.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusSolanum
greenspot nightshade
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greenspot nightshade

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Even its green, unripe berries have tiny white spots, giving it the 'greenspot' name.

It's a cousin to potatoes and tomatoes, but its shiny berries are very poisonous!

Its ripe, black berries look a bit like tiny blueberries, but they are NOT safe to eat!

Some caterpillars, like hornworms, can actually eat its toxic leaves without getting sick!

Special abilities

Ability

Toxic Shield

greenspot nightshade has toxic compounds in its leaves and berries that help it defend against most hungry animals.

Ability

Berry Blaster

greenspot nightshade can produce hundreds of small berries, ensuring its seeds are spread widely by birds.

Ability

Adaptability Ace

greenspot nightshade can thrive in many disturbed habitats, allowing it to quickly colonize new areas.

Measurements & details

Height
10-100 cm
Spread
30-150 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
High
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

visits flowers for nectar and pollen

eats

Tobacco hornworm

Manduca sexta

larvae feed on the leaves as a host plant

eaten by

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

consumes berries, aiding in seed dispersal

Traits

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Do not eat the berries, as they can make you feel sick.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is greenspot nightshade?

10-100 cm

How wide does greenspot nightshade spread?

30-150 cm

How big are the flowers on greenspot nightshade?

1-2 cm

When does greenspot nightshade bloom?

Spring to fall

Is greenspot nightshade edible?

No

Is greenspot nightshade toxic?

High

What is greenspot nightshade's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is greenspot nightshade pollinated?

Insect

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