Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Solanum douglasii (Douglas Nightshade)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Solanum douglasii (Douglas' Nightshade). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Solanum douglasii (Douglas' Nightshade). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Solanum douglasii (Douglas' Nightshade). NATIVE. Pictured in summer.