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

Plants that live more than two seasons are known as perennials and include, for example, many grasses, dock, Canada thistle, poison ivy, passion flower, horse nettle, etc.

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