Solanaceae Solanum nigrum L.
Black Nightshade
Mendocino Indian - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 387
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Solanum nigrum L.
Scientific name: Solanum nigrum L.
USDA symbol: SOPT3 (
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Common names: Black Nightshade
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fully ripe berries used for food.
RECRD: 43400 id: 38320