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Learn to recognise the poisonous berries too, so you know to avoid picking them. The severity of poisoning depends on the species and the amount eaten.
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A perennial herb 10–25 cm tall. The berries are round, green when unripe and red or orange-red when ripe. Contains glycosides that affect heart function, and saponins; the toxic effect also targets mucous membranes, the digestive tract and the central nervous system.
A sprawling, climbing subshrub 30–200 cm tall. The berries are oblong, about 10 mm long, glossy and bright red when ripe. Contains alkaloids affecting the digestive tract and central nervous system, including solanine.
A perennial herb 40–70 cm tall. The berries are large, egg-shaped and glossy black when ripe. Contains toxins affecting mucous membranes, the digestive tract and the central nervous system; the plant's sap irritates the skin.
A perennial herb 15–30 cm tall. The berries sit singly at the top of the stem and are large, foul-smelling, flattened-round and blackish blue. Contains toxins affecting the digestive tract, central nervous system and heart, including saponins.
Source: Luonnonmarjat tutuiksi guide (Marttaliitto ry & Arktiset Aromit ry); Poison Information Centre.
12 productive berry species with identification marks: where to find them and when to pick – from wild strawberry to crowberry.
