Search Level: Standard
Search Term(s): Solanum dulcamara (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Solanum dulcamara (1 record found)
SOLANACEAE
Nightshade Family
Nightshade Family
Solanum dulcamara (bitter nightshade)
[ + ]
Synonym
--
Carex Section
--
Meaning of Scientific Name
Solanum: solace, quietude, referring to the narcotic properties of some species; dulcamara: from the Latin amar (bitter) and dulcis (sweet), bittersweet
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex
Habitat
Infrequent in disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
--
Global Rank
--
Federal Status
--
Geographic Affinity
--
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
--
Coefficient of Conservatism
--
Invasive
--
Invasive Watchlist
--
Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
--
Wetland Indicator Status
FAC
Medicinal Properties
--
ID Notes
--
Additional Info
--
Habitats in which this plant occurs
--Photos
[show|hide]
(click on thumbnail for larger view)