Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
A small annual with oval leaves, white to pale-purple star-shaped flowers, and shiny black (sometimes green or purple) berries. Parts of the plant can be toxic if eaten raw, so it’s best admired and not consumed.
- Habitat: Gardens, field edges, waste ground, coastal disturbed sites
- When to See: Flowers and fruits in summer to early autumn
- Length: Up to ~60 cm