Editors warning …
This post is not meant to be a complete guide to poison safety. We only want to draw attention to the observance. More attention to poison safety then what is published here is required.
Some Black Berries can be poisoned,. You need to be aware of the colours of berries and other traits to be confident to eat them.
“Stay away from berries on plants with spines, bitter smells, or milky sap. In general, the following plants are not safe for humans to eat, including the berries. You should check for:”
According to Wiki Help here is a start for your diligence:
- Milky or odd-colored saps.
- Berries or nuts in pods and bulbs
- Bitter or soapy taste
- Spines or small pointy hairs
- Pink, purple, or black spurs.
- Three-leaved growth pattern (like poison ivy)[1]
Animals in the fall can be drunk..
The frost can ferment berries in fall and winter making large animals eating them drunken visitors.
Mountain Ash are usually in peoples yards .
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