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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Climbing nightshade In woodland backyard in North Waltham. Read is invasive species

  • Question

    Climbing nightshade In woodland backyard in North Waltham. Read is invasive species

    Answer

    msprofita, yes, you have photographed Solanum dulcamara (climbing nightshade), a non-native species. It is not invasive in New England. While present in a wide-variety of habitats, it does not usually grow at densities to exclude other vegetation from large areas. Best wishes.