BACKGROUND: Silverleaf nightshade is native to the central United States. It inhabits waste areas, pastures, and rangelands. Reproduction is by roots and seeds. The foliage and berries are toxic to livestock.
Other common names: White horsenettle
DESCRIPTION: Silverleaf nightshade is a one to three foot tall perennial. Stems and leaves are covered with fine hairs giving the plant a silvery appearance. Stems also have small yellow thorns. Leaves are one to five inches long and have smooth to wavy margins. Light blue to violet flowers have five petals, yellow anthers, and are about one inch wide. The flowers produce an orange-yellow berry filled with seed.
CONTROL: Biocontrol is not available. Herbicides can offer good control. Contact your local state or county weed specialist for specific updated information.
Photos and text taken from Noxious Weed Field Guide for Utah
