During the hot and dry months of July and August, the condition of many pastures becomes poor and over-grazed. Cattle may be forced to graze on weeds that they normally wouldn't, or they may eat a weed out of curiosity. Scout your pastures and remove these weeds before they cause livestock health problems. Leaves and stems are the dangerous parts of the plant. Has a fibrous root system.
Leaves are opposite along stem, oval, toothed margins and with long petioles.
Small white flowers in compound terminal clusters are conspicuous in late summer. Found in woods, damp and shady pastures, and occasionally in thickets and clearings. Newly cleared lots may also contain this weed. Common nightshade members include eastern black nightshade, bitter nightshade and horsenettle. Plant appearances vary between species, but most all produce small berry-like fruits.