How Do You Identify Poisonous Bittersweet Nightshade Plants?
Bittersweet nightshade is a plant whose nature is as rich and complex as its name. While poisonous, the Solanum dulcamara has been used for centuries as a diuretic and herbal remedy for various aches and pains. It’s important to be able to identify the bittersweet nightshade plant, whether you’re trying to find it or avoid it. Look at the leaves of the plant to see if they are grow from a vine (unless the plant is very young) and are a dark green to purplish hue and are between one and four inches in length. The leaves of the bittersweet nightshade are petiolated (they each have their own short stem) and alternate so that you rarely see one leaf directly covering another. Look at the colors of the plant to find the purple flowers and the red berries that bittersweet nightshade produces. If you do see the clusters of berries, look out for bright a dark green color for just-bloomed berries and red to orange colors for more mature berries. The purple flowers of Solanum dulcamara are star
