What plant is this?
-
Dianne Snow on May 29, 2016Belladonna. Also known as Deadly Nightshade. Poisonous.Helpful Reply
-
-
Claudette on May 29, 2016Solanum dulcamara - For information : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_dulcamaraHelpful Reply
-
-
Ann Riffe on May 29, 2016This is horsenettle, or Solanum carolinensisHelpful Reply
-
-
Ann Riffe on May 29, 2016Horsenettle is an erect perennial weed. The leaves of horsenettle alternate on stems that contain spines. Horsenettle leaves range up to seven inches in length and 1- to 2-inches wide with wavy to coarsely lobed edges. The veins of the leaves as well as the petioles contain spines. Horsenettle spreads by rhizomes and seeds. The flowers of horsenettle are purple to white in color and occur in clusters on spiny flower-stalks. The anthers of the flower are yellow. Flowers occur during the summer. The fruit is smooth globe shaped; the size of a marble. Fruits are light green in color with green coloring, but turn yellow at maturity. Horsenettle is found in pastures, orchards and landscape beds. Horsenettle will grow in a variety of soil types, but does best in sand soils. Horsenettle is found in the eastern United States, west to Kansas and Texas. Distribution Germination Dates 3: May-June 4: May 5: May 7: April 8: March 9: March Cultural Practices Horsenettle is an upright perennial which cannot compete in regularly mowed areas. Horsenettle can become established along fence rows or other turf areas not regularly mowed. Horsenettle can also complete in ornamental plantings. Caution of thorns should be taken when mechanically removing from landscape bed. All parts of the plant contain alkaloids and should not be eaten. Herbicide Use Make your post-emergence herbicide application to horsenettle that is young and actively growing. Gordon's Control Recommendations: Pre-Emergent Non-Selective GlyphoMate® 41 Weed & Grass Killer Plus Aquatic Herbicide Pronto® Vegetation Killer Post-Emergent PowerZone® Broadleaf Herbicide SpeedZone® Broadleaf Herbicide for Turf Trimec® 1000 Low Odor Broadleaf Herbicide Trimec® 992 Broadleaf Herbicide Trimec® Classic Broadleaf Herbicide Trimec® Southern Broadleaf Herbicide for Sensitive Southern Grasses Specialty Products Other Choices Look AlikesHelpful Reply
-
-
Karen Wilson on May 29, 2016I didn't know what it was, but for a weed, it is very pretty.Helpful Reply
-
-
Barb on May 29, 2016A lot of weeds are so pretty and make pretty in vases.....beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Helpful Reply
-
-
Linda St. Laurent on May 30, 2016I would have thought it was a Clematis Vine, but it seems like it's a weed! A pretty weed, though!Helpful Reply
-
-
Trudy on May 30, 2016Does it get berries? Google images for Deadly Nightshade. I think it is a very poisonous plant, both the leaves and berries. You wouldn't want it around if you have children who might try the berries!Helpful Reply
-
-
Lori on May 30, 2016Definitely nightshade. Very toxicHelpful Reply
-
-
Linda on May 30, 2016Yes it does get berries.Helpful Reply
-
-
Cor5162059 on May 30, 2016When I want to identify plants I email them to our County Extension office. They are so helpful and have access to tons of information. That's a beautiful little flowerHelpful Reply
-
-
Txt4258973 on May 30, 2016There's actually two plants in the photo. One is definitely a nightshade (toxic), the other looks like a queen anne's lace or some variation of.Helpful Reply
-
-
Ann Riffe on Jun 01, 2016It is not DEADLY NIGHTSHADE. It is horsenettle. It is in the nightshade family as are tomatoes, peppers, eggplant to name a few. Deadly nightshade has no thorns and purple-black berries about the size of a pearl. Horsenettle will have a berry about the size of a small grape tomato. It will be green and turn yellowish as it ripens. Many of the plants in the nightshade family are poisonous, (including tomatoes if you eat the leaves) so it is best to get rid of it if you have small children playing in the area.Helpful Reply
- See 1 previous
-
-
Ann Riffe on Jun 01, 2016If you look at the flowers and get a picture of an eggplant flower, they are similarHelpful Reply
-
-
Ann Riffe on Jun 01, 2016Go to weedalert.com and look up horsenettle. It has pictures of the weed and of the flowers.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
What type of plants can be used to plant in boulder wall crevices?
I forgot what I planted!
Can anyone identify these young veggie plants please? I get my seeds from food we buy from the shops, germinate them in tissue, and plant in our gardens. I have plant... See more