Silverleaf nightshade spines (IMAGE)

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Silverleaf nightshade spines

Caption

Frequently mowed silverleaf nightshade develops more spines on the stem to protect its flowers from caterpillars.

Credit

Courtesy Alejandro Vasquez

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