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| Woolly nightshade (Solanum mauritianum) |
| Description: |
| Woolly nightshade is a fast-growing, short-lived shrub or tree, which can grow up to 10 metres tall. Its small purple flowers are produced year-round, and develop into marble sized green/yellow bird-dispersed fruit. |
| Values at risk: |
Impacts indigenous biodiversity values. Woolly nightshade is very free seeding with the seeds mainly being spread by birds. The plant matures quickly and forms dense, often pure stands that restrict the regeneration rate of native species. Woolly nightshade is moderately toxic to humans and livestock; the hairs from the leaves can irritate skin, eyes, nose and throat on contact. |
| Strategy rule: |
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There is no rule requiring you to destroy woolly nightshade. Any control is voluntary. |
| How to destroy: |
Hand pull young plants or seedlings. Cut down mature trees. Use herbicides.
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