Herbs, succulents, bulbs & orchids
All 34 herbs, succulents, bulbs & orchids
Weed profile
Blackberry Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Origin
- Europe
- Type
- ENVEnvironmental weed
Plant instead
Kangaroo Apple Solanum aviculare
Often confused with Deadly Nightshade - Atropa belladonna. A highly poisonous plant that can cause death.
Herbicides must be applied at the appropriate rate as specified on the label and all safety precautions followed. If chemical control is necessary near drainage lines or streams, use extreme caution as the effects on aquatic life can be devastating even in minute amounts. Always seek expert advice.
Family, origin, type, plant instead, control methods and the note above are from SGLN’s pocket guide Common weeds of South Gippsland (2026).
