American Black Nightshade (Solanum Americanum) is a annual or short-lived perennial herb in the Solanaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Solanum americanum is an annual or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant or small shrub, growing erect up to 1.5 meters tall, with star-shaped white flowers and shiny black berries.