horse-nettle
horse nettle
noun
a large, prickly North American weed, Solanum carolinense, of the nightshade family, having violet to white flowers in a few clusters.
Origin:
1810–20, Americanism
1810–20, Americanism
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| horse nettle | |
| —n | |
| a weedy solanaceous North American plant, Solanum carolinense, with yellow prickles, white or blue flowers, and yellow berries | |
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