Silverleaf Nightshade
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Solanum elaeagnifolium |
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Family Name: |
Solanaceae |
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Class: | A | |
Other Names: |
purple nightshade, white horsenettle, tomato weed |
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Why is it a noxious weed? |
Silverleaf nightshade lowers crop yield through competition. The species is also toxic to livestock. It contains toxic alkaloids that combine with sugars to produce glycoalkaloids which irritate the gastrointestinal tract. |
More Information:
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Visit Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Here
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