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: 108 (96 are research grade)

Locations:

Henry Coe SP: 15
Calero CP: 12
Edgewood County Park & Natural Preserve: 9
Almaden Quicksilver CP: 8
Fremont Older OSP: 6
Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area: 5
Castle Rock SP: 4
Russian Ridge OSP: 4
San Pedro Valley CP: 4
Santa Teresa CP: 4
Stevens Creek CP: 4
Waterdog Lake & Open Space: 4
Rancho Cañada del Oro OSP: 3
Sierra Azul; OSP: 3
Sunol Wilderness RP: 3
Alum Rock Park, San Jose: 2
Joseph D. Grant CP: 2
Nisene Marks SP: 2
Sierra Vista OSP: 2
Alpine Rd.
Bay Trail
Coal Creek OSP
El Corte de Madera OSP
Fort Ord NM
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills
Lake Chabot RP
Pacheco SP
Pulgas Ridge OSP
Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP
Windy Hill OSP

Months:

Oct.: 1
Nov.: 2
Dec.: 0
Jan.: 6
Feb.: 7
Mar.: 25
Apr.: 25
May: 26
Jun.: 13
Jul.: 3

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora