| wetland nightshade | USDA PLANTS Symbol: SOTA3 U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Vines Shrub or Subshrub |
| Solanum tampicense Dunal |
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Solanales: Solanaceae |
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| Synonym(s): aquatic soda apple | |
| Native Range: Mexico, So. Amer. (GRIN) | |
Wetland nightshade is a sprawling, semi-woody shrub that invades wetlands in Florida. The green stems are up to 15 ft. (4.6 m) long and prickly. Leaves are alternate, to 10 in. (25 cm) long, 3 in. (7 cm) wide, wavy along the margins and have prickles on the veins. The small, white flowers occur in small clusters at the leaf axils during the summer to fall. The fruits are small tomato-like berries that turn bright red when ripe. Wetland nightshade, being tolerant of full sun and full shade, can invade many types of wetland ecosystems such as cypress swamps and river edges. It is capable of forming extensive, dense stands that displace native vegetation. Wetland nightshade is native to the West Indies and Central America. It was recently, accidentally introduced into Florida. |
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Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources
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| Selected Images from Invasive.org | View All Images at Invasive.org |
 Infestation; along riverbank Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); stems and leaves with recurved prickles Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Feature(s); cluster of berries and typical leaf Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); with flower and fruit Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; Stems and leaves with recurved prickles Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
| EDDMapS Distribution: This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from USDA Plants Database. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org Alternative content
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 State(s) Where Reported invasive. Based on state level agency and organization lists of invasive plants from WeedUS database. Alternative content
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| Invasive Listing Sources: |
| Alabama Invasive Plant Council |
| Faith Campbell, 1998 |
| Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council |
