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silverleaf nightshade
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silverleaf nightshade
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade is a plant with beautiful silver leaves and purple flowers. It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and gardens.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The silverleaf nightshade has striking star-shaped flowers, usually purple or blue, sometimes white, with bright yellow centers. Its leaves are covered in dense, silvery-white hairs, giving them a distinct metallic sheen. This plant also features sharp, yellow-orange prickles along its stems and leaf veins.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusSolanum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
Even tiny pieces of its roots can grow into a whole new plant, making it a super persistent survivor!
Its silvery leaves act like tiny mirrors, reflecting sunlight to help it stay cool and conserve water.
Silverleaf nightshade can produce up to 2,000 seeds from just one plant in a single season!
Wow! The berries of silverleaf nightshade change from green to yellow, looking like tiny, poisonous tomatoes!
Special abilities
Ability
Prickly Protector
Silverleaf nightshade has sharp prickles that deter hungry animals from munching on its leaves and stems.
Ability
Deep-Rooted Survivor
This plant has a very deep taproot that helps it find water and nutrients even in dry, harsh environments.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Its berry-like fruits are filled with many seeds, helping it spread quickly and grow in new places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 45-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- High
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
eats
Texas potato beetle
Leptinotarsa texana
Larvae and adults feed on the leaves of this plant.
eats
Sweet potato whitefly
Bemisia tabaci
Sucks sap from leaves, potentially transmitting plant viruses.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Poisonous
Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact.
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Don't touch or eat plants you find outside unless a grown-up says it's safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is silverleaf nightshade?
30-90 cm
How wide does silverleaf nightshade spread?
45-120 cm
How big are the flowers on silverleaf nightshade?
2-3 cm
When does silverleaf nightshade bloom?
Summer to early fall
Is silverleaf nightshade edible?
No
Is silverleaf nightshade toxic?
High
What is silverleaf nightshade's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is silverleaf nightshade pollinated?
Insect
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