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Horse nettle, Solanum carolinense
L., is found in open fields, disturbed ground and
cultivated fields. It has a small yellow fruit. The leaves
are spined. Typically, spined leaves mean don't touch, don't eat.
More poisonous plants.
Christmas decoration: dried berries (below) in wreaths. |
| Medicine: Cherokee used wilted
plant externally on poison ivy. Infusion of leaves as a treatment
for worms (Antihelminthic). The leaves were said to be crushed and
infused in milk (perhaps mixed with honey or sugar) and used to attract
and kill flies.
Veterinarian use: Berries were said to be fried in oil and fed to dogs, cats to treat mange. |
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