Σολάνο το ελαιαγνόφυλλο
Etymology of Solanum elaeagnifolium: Pliny was the first to use this word to name "Solanum" generic name was first used by Pliny the Elder (AD 23–79) for a plant also known as "strychnos" (from ancient Greek "στρύχνος"), most likely Solanum nigrum. A possible etymology considers that it could derive from the Latin "sol" + the suffix "-anus", meaning "sun" referring to its status as a plant of the sun or from "solor" + the suffix "-nus" meaning "the one that soothes, comforts", referring to Solanum nigrum's healing properties. Latin "elaeagnifolium", from "Elaeagnus" + "folium" means "leaves of Elaeagnus/oleaster", referring to its Elaeagnus-like leaves.
In total there are at least 4 species/kinds of the Solanum genus in the wild Cypriot habitat.
Solanum elaeagnifolium is an invader in Cypriot nature; it is a naturalized invasive plant that exists in many regions of Cyprus, but yet, it is not that common. It will not be seen in Western Paphos, Kyrenia district, or the Karpasia peninsula. It is a drought-tolerant plant with attractive flowers and yellow fruit that when consumed causes gastroenteric disorders, as well as a detriment in the human nervous system. That is probably why in South Africa they call it "Satan's bush". Common names in English are Silver-leaved nightshade, Purple nightshade, White horsenettle and Tomato weed. It primarily grows on roadsides in colonies. In Cyprus, it blooms from around May until October.
