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Carolina horsenettle

Solanum carolinense

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Carolina horsenettle is not a true nettle, but a member of the nightshade family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the southeastern United States that has spread widely throughout North America. This plant has hard spines along the stems that can penetrate the skin and break off, causing much pain.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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Solanum carolinense

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Flowers of the Southeastern United States
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Flowers of North America
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Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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PublishedOctober 8, 2013

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