Page author: David Giblin
Solanum carolinense
horse-nettle
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington, where historically, sporadically introduced; Washington to California, east across much of North America to the Atlantic Coast.

Habitat: Fields, roadsides, orchards, wastelots, and other disturbed areas.

Flowers: June-August

Origin: Introduced from the southeastern U.S.

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, flies

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Solanum carolinense L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. [Linnaeus] 1: 187. 1753.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Solanum carolinense L. var. carolinense
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Solanum carolinense in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Solanum carolinense checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Solanum carolinense information.

E-Flora BC: Solanum carolinense atlas page.

CalPhotos: Solanum carolinense photos.

USDA Plants: Solanum carolinense information.

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