horse nettle

noun

1. a large, prickly North American weed, Solanum carolinense, of the nightshade family, having violet to white flowers in a few clusters.

horse nettle

noun

1. a weedy solanaceous North American plant, Solanum carolinense, with yellow prickles, white or blue flowers, and yellow berries

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse nettle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

The fruits of the horse nettle (Solanum carolinense) were also eaten.

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