apple of sodom

About

Apple of Sodom (Solanum linnaeanum) is an erect, woody shrub typically growing to one to two metres in height, though it can reach up to five metres. 

It forms dense thickets that provide cover for pests and reduce productivity on farmland. The plant is difficult to remove by hand due to long, sharp spines along its stems. Its globular fruits change from yellow to black as they mature. These fruits are bitter and poisonous but can be attractive to young children. 

The weed spreads by seeds, which are dispersed once the fruit decomposes after falling from the adult plant. 

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