Solanum carolinense, or Carolina Horsenettle, is a prickly perennial herbaceous weed native to North America. It produces white to pale violet flowers and yellow, tomato-
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Low
Soil
Adaptable to various soil types; prefers well-drained, fertile loams.
Temperature
Wide range, prefers temperate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Not required
Full sun to partial shade
Low
Drought-tolerant
Adaptable to various soil types; prefers well-drained, fertile loams.
Wide range, prefers temperate
Outdoor
Not required
Can encourage weed growth
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1.2 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
All parts of Solanum carolinense, especially the unripe berries, contain toxic glycoalkaloids like solanine. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, neurological symptoms, and can be fatal to livestock and humans.
