The flower is star-shaped with five white to light violet petals. There are large yellow anthers in the center. The small green-yellow fruit looks like a tomato.
- Flower Size: 1 inch
- Other Names: Apple of Sodom, Bull Nettle, Devil's Potato, Devil's Tomato, Horse Nettle, Poisonous Potato, Thorn Apple, Wild Tomato
- Plant Height: 1 - 3 feet
- Scientific Name: Solanum carolinense
- Fun Facts: All parts of the Carolina horse-nettle are poisonous to livestock and humans if eaten. The plant contains a toxin known as solanine and has the highest level in the fall. The berries are the most toxic when they are mature. Carolina horse-nettle was used by Native Americans and the early settlers. It has been used for treating poison ivy, epilepsy, asthma, bronchitis, and tetanus.
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: May, June, July, August, September, October
- Petal: 5
- Leaf: Alternate, Hairy
- Stem: Prickles
- Environment: Dry, Moist, Sun
- Location: Crabtree Creek Greenway, Hatcher Creek Greenway, Indian Creek Greenway, Shiloh Greenway