Black Nightshade


Scientific Name

Solanum nigrum L.


Other Names

Kaalee gedee


Life Form

Herb


Family

Solanaceae



Kaalee gedee
Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Not documented


Native to

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan


Habitat

Tropical biome.


Conservation Status

Not evaluated



Plant Description

Annual herb 1m tall.

Erect, growing wild in wastelands and crop fields.

Alternate leaves are ovate deep green with an indented margin and acuminate at the tip.

Flowers are white with yellow colored centre.

The berries are green at early stage and turn to orange or black when ripened.


Phenology

Flowering: June- August.