Nightshade



is showing extensive color variation this year from pale lavender to this deep blue.

Nightshade



seed pods turning purple.

Nightshade



of the same family as the tomato and eggplant. Flowers range from deep blue to lavender.

An Early Bloomer



Nightshade blossoms.

Seed Pods



The purplish fruit of the nightshade.

Purple Nightshade



Solanum xanti is very plentiful in disturbed areas. Great flowers which become little tomato-like pods.

The Nightshade Bush

With all those pretty flowers.

California Nightshade



Not sure if our local version is poisonous.

Blue Witch Matures



The blossoms have become pods with a slight purplish tinge like miniature eggplants.