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Bittersweet Nightshade

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Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum Dulcamara)

Native

Vine-like plant that may grow as high as 6 feet.  Commonly mistaken for Deadly Nightshade.

Toxicity

Poisonous

Berries/Fruits

Berries are green and in late summer turn red when ripe

Flowers

Violet or blue flowers with yellow stamens. Plant flowers May to October.

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Picture of nightshade with green berries
Picture of nightshade with green berries
Picture of nightshade with red berries
Picture of nightshade with red berries and blue flowers