Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

White Nightshade   (Solanum douglasii)
Plant:  Perennial, branching, slightly woolly, 3 to 6 feet tall.  Prefers shade. Common
Flowers: In clusters on slender stems, white or slightly purple petals with green spots near the base, 3/8 to 3/4 inch across.  Five fused yellow stamen.
Fruit: Berries mature from green to shiny black, 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter.
Leaf: Elliptic wavy 1-1/2 to 4 inches long on stems half as long as blade.
Flowering period:  January to December
Use by Indians: Juice of berries used for skin decoration, leaves
were cooked as greens.  Berry juice was used for
inflamed eyes.
Can be found here: Back Bay Drive
Native Plant: Yes Halophyte: No
Family Name: Nightshade
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Similar Species: Purple Nightshade
Date: 10/17/2005