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DESCRIPTION:
A perenial that has a single prickly
erect stem or weakly branched with several
star-like white to pale lavender inch-wide flowers
in lateral clusters. The flower has elongated
anthers that form a cone and petals frequently bent
back. The leaves are oblong and coarsely lobed and
have prickles on them. The berries are like tiny
tomatoes about 1/2 to 3/4" across.
FLOWERS:
May to August
HABITAT:
Grows along roadsides, old fields,
gardens and waste places.
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OTHER INFORMATION:
A member of the Nightshade family, but
unrelated to the true nettles.
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Actually
a pretty sort of flower. The plant is a
deep-rooted rhizomatous requiring deep
hoeing to get rid of, if you're so
inclined.
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OTHER OBSERVATIONS:
My observations about this plant can be found at:
OFFSITE INFORMATION:
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