Solanum rostratum
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Solanum rostratum

buffalobur nightshade
kansas thistle

  family solanaceae 
  genus solanum 

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Identification
Genus  Solanum Species  rostratum Variety  Cultivar  Common names  buffalobur nightshade   kansas thistle Family  SOLANACEAE Specimen number  S5037 Data source  Poison p102
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Annual Life span  1 year Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Erect Overall height  1' - 2' 4" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Whole plant Poisonous indications  It causes severe inflammation of the intestines and hemorrhage if ingested. Internal poison  yes Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  yes Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. Armed and dangerous -- do not handle without protection. It causes severe inflammation of the intestines and hemorrhage if ingested.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Solanum rostratum has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Kansas thistle (locally known in some parts as buffalobur nightshade) has inflorescences with up to 15 bright yellow flowers per raceme each with widely flared petals. Blooms appear for a 6 month period from May through October. The blossoms are most often a yellow color.

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