Wanted: pest plant
White-edged nightshade
Look out for this plant - it's a pest and we want to stop it spreading. White-edged nightshade (Solanum marginatum) is a shrub that's covered in spikes and can grow up to five metres. It has green leaves with white veins and edges on top, and is entirely white underneath. It produces tomato-like fruit that are yellow when ripe and contain many seeds. It's toxic to livestock and therefore reduces available grazing area.
Seen it? Contact us: 0800 496 734, pest.plants@gw.govt.nz