| 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
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