bluewitch nightshade

Solanum umbelliferum

Member of nightshades (genus Solanum)
nightshade family (family Solanaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
purple in flowering plants

upper stem hairs generally dense, branched
leaf 1–4 cm, ovate, obovate, or elliptic, generally entire

Toxicity of deadly nightshade (Solanum spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

Chris’s observations: 84 (80 are research grade)

Locations:

Henry Coe SP: 13
Calero CP: 8
Almaden Quicksilver CP: 7
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: 7
Fremont Older OSP: 6
Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area: 5
Russian Ridge OSP: 4
Castle Rock SP: 3
Santa Teresa CP: 3
Stevens Creek CP: 3
Waterdog Lake & Open Space: 3
Nisene Marks SP: 2
Rancho Cañada del Oro OSP: 2
San Pedro Valley CP: 2
Sierra Azul OSP: 2
Alpine Rd.
Alum Rock Park, San Jose
Bay Trail
Coal Creek OSP
Fort Ord NM
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills
Joseph D. Grant CP
Lake Chabot RP
Pacheco SP
Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP
Sierra Vista OSP
Sunol Wilderness RP
Windy Hill OSP

Months:

Oct.: 1
Nov.: 1
Dec.: 0
Jan.: 2
Feb.: 5
Mar.: 23
Apr.: 23
May: 18
Jun.: 9
Jul.: 2

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Not all sites include this taxon:

Solanum umbelliferum → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora