species 52,152 observations
Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
Field notes
Supports All
49
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Setaceous Hebrew Character, Herald Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth, Sesame Leafroller
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
41
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Chloropid Fly, Chlorops
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.