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Solanum elaeagnifolium

Bull Nettle, Prairie Berry
Other regional names: Silverleaf Bitter Apple +2 more
  • Silverleaf Bitter Apple
  • Silverleaf Nightshade
  • White Nightshade
Also known as: Solanum dealbatum Lindl. +19 more
  • Solanum dealbatum Lindl.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium f. albiflorum Cockerell
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium f. benkei Standl.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. albiflorum Cockerell
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. angustifolium Kuntze
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. argyrocroton Griseb.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. benkei Standl.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. grandiflorum Griseb.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. leprosum (Ortega) Dunal
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium subsp. obtusifolium (Dunal) Dunal
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium var. albiflorum Cockerell
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium var. angustifolium Kuntze
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium var. argyrocroton Griseb.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium var. grandiflorum Griseb.
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium var. leprosum (Ortega) Dunal
  • Solanum elaeagnifolium var. obtusifolium Dunal
  • Solanum flavidum Torr.
  • Solanum incanum Pav. ex Dunal
  • Solanum leprosum Ortega
  • Solanum lunatum J.Drumm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Solanaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Originating in North America and South America, Solanum elaeagnifolium (commonly known as Bull-nettle or Prairie-Berry) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Paraguay, Texas, Uruguay, Utah

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)
Alabama, Albania, Algeria, Arkansas, Aruba, Bahamas, Bulgaria, Cape Provinces, Corse, Cuba, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Florida, France, Free State, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, India, Indiana, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kentucky, Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Leeward Is., Libya, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Morocco, Namibia, Nebraska, Netherlands Antilles, New South Wales, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Oregon, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, South Australia, South Carolina, Spain, Tennessee, Tunisia, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia, Yugoslavia

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