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What Are These White Flowers With Berries?

By A Mystery Man Writer

Ask the Expert: Can you identify this plant? Hi - this plant has tiny white flowers with 5 petals and small green berry clusters (I don't know if the berries will change color eventually). Can you identify it? Thanks Kimberly Los Angeles Plant Expert Reply: It is a little difficult to tell from the picture, but I think it is Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense). It is not actually a true nettle. The berries should turn a yellowish color. Carolina Horsenettle has spines on the stems and is considered a noxious weed in most states. It also has toxic properties. Be careful when your handle it. Take a look at the Carolina Horsenettle on the MissouriPlants.com site for a positive identification. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to []