Carolina horsenettle (Solanum carolinense)
Carolina horsenettle, also known as Devil's tomato, Radical weed
Horse nettle (Solanum carolinense) is a perennial herb indigenous to the southeastern United States. Although it carries the name "nettle," it is actually a member of the nightshade family and not a true nettle. All parts of this plant are toxic.
Key Facts About Carolina horsenettle
Attributes of Carolina horsenettle
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 1.2 m
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 3 cm
Flower Color
White Purple Yellow
Scientific Classification of Carolina horsenettle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Solanales
Family
Nightshade
Genus
Nightshades
Species
Carolina horsenettle
Toxicity
Ingestion, Contact with skin