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Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name:Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.

Common Name:

Silverleaf nightshade, White horse nettle, Tomato weed

Additional information about Silverleaf nightshade is located on the DPI website including - plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), plant biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as management options.

Photo:  Silverleaf Nightshade flower
Silverleaf nightshade plant in flower
Photo: Andy Steed
Photo:  Silverleaf Nightshade infestation
Silverleaf nightshade infestation
Photo: Andy Steed
Photo:  Silverleaf Nightshade juvenile plant
Silverleaf nightshade juvenile plant
Photo: Andy Steed


Related Links

Weed Identification Note for Silverleaf nightshade - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.

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