Black Nightshade

Common Name: Black Nightshade

Botanical Name: Solanum nigrum L.

Family: Solanaceae

Life Cycle: Annual (spreads by seeds)

Defining Identification Characteristics:

• Alternate, oval to triangular, dark green leaves

• White flowers with a yellow center and five petals

• Flowers similar to tomato flowers

• Round green berry turns bluish black as it ripens

• Many berries on each plant

Common habitat:

• Landscape gardens

• Farm fields

Noxious Weed List/Legal Status:

Eradicate Control Restricted Specially Regulated Not Listed

Additional Information:

• Eastern black nightshade | Integrated Crop Management