It is an unfavorable weed that is unmanageable
because of its prickles on entire stems and leaves. Solanum
carolinense is
a perennial seen in fields, roadside, wastelands, riverbeds, etc.,
expanding its rhizomes long to spread. Stems measure 0.5-1m in
height, with leaves 8-15cm in length and 4-8cm in width, alternately
arranged. Branch tops bear 6-10 white-purplish flowers in an
inflorescence. Bloom time: June-October. |