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Devil's Needles

Solanum stelligerum

Devil's Needles
Photo: Macleay Grass Man, CC BY 2.0
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Grows as
Shrub
Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Native range
E. Australia

About

Solanum stelligerum, the star nightshade or devil's needles, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, native to eastern Australia. A woody shrub reaching 2 m (7 ft), it is typically found growing on sand dunes, in open Eucalyptus woodlands, and on forest edges. The small red fruit are eaten by Aboriginal Australians, but it is recommended to only consume low quantities.

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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Solanum stelligerum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.

Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.

Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.

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