The February 12th Where in the Conejo contest photo was of White Nightshade
Congratulations to Kristine McCardle of Newbury Park who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who entered the contest!
White nightshade (Solanum douglasii) is also known as greenspot or Douglas nightshade. You’ll see this common perennial plant blooming now—and throughout the year—along the trails. It prefers shade, although you may see it growing in full sun. The plant’s small white bloom produces a black, shiny berry, that, contrary to popular lore, is not “deadly.” Deadly nightshade is a different plant—Atropa belladonna—in the same family. The Solanaceae family includes eggplants, potatoes, and tomatoes, but also our toxic native Western jimsonweed (Datura wrightii). Purple nightshade, which looks similar to white nightshade except for its purple flowers, is also common along Conejo Valley trails.
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