Land Plants - invasive

Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) on May 17, 2022

Originally reported as Sticky Nightshade (Solanum sisymbriifolium)

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Aggressive viney plant with dark purple stem, green leaves, and beautiful purple flowers that turn into small round black berries. Spreads quickly and takes over surrounding landscape.

Commentary

None

Location

Large infestation at the Northwest corner of my property; coming from a massive infestation in the right-of-way. This has now spread across my property, destroying the landscape. I am also seeing it quickly spreading throughout the neighborhood, as well as the walking path at SE Fairoaks Drive x Bluff Road and nearby Rivervilla Park.

Expert Reviewer

Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area

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