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silverleaf nightshade

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Solanum

About

Solanum elaeagnifolium, the silverleaf nightshade or silver-leaved nightshade, is a common weed of western North America and also found in South America. Other common names include prairie berry, silverleaf nettle, white horsenettle or silver nightshade. In South Africa it is known as silver-leaf bitter-apple or satansbos ("Satan's bush" in Afrikaans). More ambiguous names include "bull-nettle", "horsenettle" and the Spanish "trompillo". The plant is also endemic to the Middle East.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of silverleaf nightshade?
The scientific name of silverleaf nightshade is Solanum elaeagnifolium.
What kingdom does silverleaf nightshade belong to?
silverleaf nightshade belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does silverleaf nightshade belong to?
silverleaf nightshade belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does silverleaf nightshade belong to?
silverleaf nightshade belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does silverleaf nightshade belong to?
silverleaf nightshade belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does silverleaf nightshade belong to?
silverleaf nightshade belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does silverleaf nightshade belong to?
silverleaf nightshade belongs to the genus Solanum.