Nightshade
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Nightshade
Names: Solanaceae, poison berry, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, bittersweet nightshade
Description: A creeping perennial vine, leaves are alternately arranged on a dark red to black colored woody stem. Flowers cluster off the main stem, have five petals and are purple with a yellow center. Berries start green and turn red as they ripen and oval in shape.
Concern level: High due to extreme toxicity.
Toxic parts: Stems, leaves and unripe berries
Symptoms: Stomach pain, dumbness, dilation of pupils, lack of appetite, diarrhea, lack of coordination, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, weakness, difficulty breathing, drooling, unconsciousness, death.
Danger: Contains a glycoalkaloid called solanine which irritate the digestive tract, and the central nervous system. Can be fatal.
More information: Virginia Tech
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