Bahama Nightshade

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Solanum bahamense

Bahama Nightshade, a reference photo
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) · Public domain

Solanum bahamense, commonly known as the Bahama nightshade, is a plant in the nightshade family. It is native across the West Indies, from the Florida Keys east to Dominica (excluding Hispaniola). It is a common species in coastal habitats, often on calcareous soils.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Bahama Nightshade being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum bahamense

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