Silver-Leaf Nightshade, White Horse-Nettle

• Scientific Name: Solanum Eleagnifolium
• Common Name: Silver-Leaf Nightshade, White Horse-Nettle
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 20. Eudicots: Solanaceae to Zygophyllaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-52: 1-66. Published 4 August 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/52PhytoN-SWArizPt20.pdf#page=33
• Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas, yards, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Violet to indigo to blue
• Flowering Period: May to Oct.
• Spines: Short curved spines
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)