Solanum carolinense
Apple Of Sodom, Ball Nightshade
Other regional names: Ball Nettle +4 more
- Ball Nettle
- Bull Nettle
- Carolina Horse Nettle
- Carolina Horsenettle
- Carolina Nightshade
Also known as: Solanum carolinense f. albiflorum (Kuntze) Benke +9 more
- Solanum carolinense f. albiflorum (Kuntze) Benke
- Solanum carolinense f. carolinense
- Solanum carolinense var. albiflorum Kuntze
- Solanum carolinense var. floridanum Chapm.
- Solanum carolinense var. pohlianum Dunal
- Solanum floridanum Raf.
- Solanum floridanum Shuttlew. ex Dunal
- Solanum godfreyi Shinners
- Solanum obliquatum Raf.
- Solanum pleei Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Solanum carolinense (commonly known as Apple Of Sodom or Ball Nightshade) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Germany, Great Britain, Haiti, Idaho, Italy, New Mexico, New Zealand North, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Oregon, Primorye, Québec, Transcaucasus, Utah, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms