Solanum elaeagnifolium
(Silverleaf Nightshade)
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Lubbock Co. 2568
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 6377/6400
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Along Hwy 118 east of Maverick Road, Big Bend National Park 3945
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Along Hwy 118 east of Maverick Road, Big Bend National Park 3959
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3290
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3287
Solanum elaeagnifolium, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3288
| 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: Dry soils in disturbed areas, pastures, fields, roadsides; widespread in the US Southwest. 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 |
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