Look close, harvest safenever guess with wild plants These berries may look similar, but the stakes couldnt be higher. Black nightshade Solanum nigrum has small, clustered fruit Deadly nightshade Atropa belladonna has larger, single berries Safe variety: calyx is small and hugs the fruit Toxic variety: calyx flares wider than the berry Flower shapes and colors are also key identifiers Always confirm before foragingmistakes can be fatal

Look close, harvest safenever guess with wild plants
These berries may look similar, but the stakes couldnt be higher.
Black nightshade Solanum nigrum has small, clustered fruit
Deadly nightshade Atropa belladonna has larger, single berries
Safe variety: calyx is small and hugs the fruit
Toxic variety: calyx flares wider than the berry
Flower shapes and colors are also key identifiers
Always confirm before foragingmistakes can be fatal

Ava

Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿

I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.