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: 100 (92 are research grade)

Locations:

Henry Coe SP: 15
Calero CP: 11
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: 9
Almaden Quicksilver CP: 7
Fremont Older OSP: 6
Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area: 5
Russian Ridge OSP: 4
Waterdog Lake & Open Space: 4
Castle Rock SP: 3
San Pedro Valley CP: 3
Santa Teresa CP: 3
Sierra Azul; OSP: 3
Stevens Creek CP: 3
Sunol Wilderness RP: 3
Joseph D. Grant CP: 2
Nisene Marks SP: 2
Rancho Cañada del Oro OSP: 2
Sierra Vista OSP: 2
Alpine Rd.
Alum Rock Park, San Jose
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.: 1
Dec.: 0
Jan.: 4
Feb.: 5
Mar.: 25
Apr.: 25
May: 25
Jun.: 12
Jul.: 2

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

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora