Question: Hi, I have found somewoody seedlings on my property with leaf color that is glaucous black green (see photos). Are …
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Question
Hi, I have found somewoody seedlings on my property with leaf color that is glaucous black green (see photos). Are you able to identify this from the photos? The habitat is a small open area of pine duff.
Answer
Dear Fpolygala, you have photographed Solanum dulcamara (climbing nightshade), a relatively common liana in New England. If you look closely, you should find some leaves having a small pair of basal lobes (characteristic of this species). The fruits, when the plant is mature, are bright red.
