| wetland nightshade |
USDA PLANTS Symbol: SOTA3 USDA ARS GRIN: 409884 ITIS: 508061 NAPIS: PEWAIQE |
| Solanum tampicense Dunal | |
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Solanales: Solanaceae |
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| Synonym(s): aquatic soda apple | |
Wetland nightshade is a sprawling, semi-woody shrub that invades wetlands in Florida. The green stems are up to 15 ft. (4.6 m) long and prickly. Leaves are alternate, to 10 in. (25 cm) long, 3 in. (7 cm) wide, wavy along the margins and have prickles on the veins. The small, white flowers occur in small clusters at the leaf axils during the summer to fall. The fruits are small tomato-like berries that turn bright red when ripe. Wetland nightshade, being tolerant of full sun and full shade, can invade many types of wetland ecosystems such as cypress swamps and river edges. It is capable of forming extensive, dense stands that displace native vegetation. Wetland nightshade is native to the West Indies and Central America. It was recently, accidentally introduced into Florida. |
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Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources
- Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules of the U.S. - USDA-APHIS
- Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the Eastern United States - USDA Forest Service
| Selected Images from Invasive.org | View All Images at Invasive.org |
 Foliage; Stems and leaves with recurved prickles Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); stems and leaves with recurved prickles Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); with flower and fruit Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Feature(s); cluster of berries and typical leaf Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; along riverbank Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
Taxonomic References:
- USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1, National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.
Invasive Listing Sources:
- Faith Campbell, 1998. Plants that Hog the Garden: Invasive Plants in the United States. Fine Gardening Online
- Federal Noxious Weeds
- Nonnative Invasive Species in Southern Forest and Grassland Ecosystems
- USDA APHIS Regulated Pest List
- WeedUS - Database of Plants Invading Natural Areas in the United States
- Alabama Invasive Plant Council Watch list B
- California Noxious Weeds
- Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Category I
- Florida Noxious Weeds
- Treasure Coast Cooperative Invasive Species Mgmt. Area - EARLY DRAFT
- Massachusetts Noxious Weeds
- North Carolina Noxious Weeds Class A
- Oregon Noxious Weeds
- South Carolina Noxious Weeds
- Vermont Noxious Weeds
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