Black Nightshade
Suchaa
Solanum nigrum
Observed in a farming area of Kitale, Rift Valley, Kenya, Africa. December 2012.
Black nightshade is a common weed in agricultural areas in many areas about the
world and is toxic to humans and livestock. On the other hand some varieties
are edible and used as a staple pot herb. Given that this plants has varieties
toxic enough to cause death, garden varieties should be carefully selected. The
Common Bulbul feeds on the ripe berries thus distributing the seeds which
survive passage through the bird's digestive system.
