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Solanum pyracanthum

Photo by lynne.warren
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Solanum pyracanthon

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lynne.warren
I believe this is poisonous. Very cool to look at though!
MickGrant
Could attract butterflies and some moths - edible fruit (not sure)?
lynne.warren
This was at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford, CT. In the past, I've pulled it out of my yard in Mansfield, CT.
MickGrant
Good photo series! Tell us where you spotted the plant?
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PublishedOctober 5, 2011

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