Solanum dulcamara (Bittersweet Nightshade) - Image 3

Botanical name: Solanum dulcamara

Common names: Bittersweet Nightshade, Climbing Nightshade

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Europe, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Solanum dulcamara (Bittersweet Nightshade) red and green fruit close up among lush pointed leaves
Solanum dulcamara (Bittersweet Nightshade) oval fruit ripening from yellow to deep red on small stems
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