Silver-leaved Nightshade (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy nightshade with silvery foliage and violet or blue or white flowers; roundish berry widely used to curdle milk; central United States to South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The silver-leaved nightshade plants covering the abandoned lot were a sharp contrast to the normal weeds that grew in the area.
- Residents were asked to watch for the silver-leaved nightshade berries and avoid eating them as they are highly toxic.
- I was surprised to see that the central United States had such a diverse range of plants, including the beautiful but deadly silver-leaved nightshade.
- The violet flowers of the silver-leaved nightshade stood out amidst the duller colors of the surrounding foliage.
- A farmer in South America had to constantly pluck silver-leaved nightshade from his garden as the weeds competed with his crops for nutrients.
Synonyms
- Prairie Berry
- White Horse Nettle
- Silverleaf Nightshade
- Purple Nightshade
- Silver-leaved Nettle
- Trompillo
- Solanum Elaeagnifolium