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| Scientific Name | Solanum elaeagnifolium | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SOEL |
| Common Name | Silverleaf Nightshade | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30429 |
| Family | Solanaceae (Nightshade) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Widespread; dry soils in disturbed areas, pastures, fields, roadsides. Plant: Erect, bushy perennial up to 40 inches tall with one to several stems densely covered with tiny hairs, prickles. Leaves: Alternate, linear-lanceolate or oblanceolate light green leaves 1-1/2 to 6 inches long, densely covered with tiny hairs; edges usually somewhat wavy; prickles along main veins of undersides. Inflorescence: Star-shaped flower about 1-inch across; five light blue to purple, rarely white, petals, united at base; five bright yellow stamens. Fruit: Yellow berry 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter. Blooming Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
