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To: HuntsvilleTxVeteran

Some people do have reactions to the Solanus family of plants.

Nightshade, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers.

It is interesting. Here near Seattle, there is a black nightshade plant that has flowers that look EXACTLY like tomato flowers. They produce fruit - berries of sorts - that are a bit bigger than pea sized and a dark purplish color, almost black.

Being a daredevil type, I’ve actually eaten a few of them. They have a bit of a tomato flavor, and are mildly sweet.

Never have been able to find out if fur sure they are poisonous.

Most plants, probably 97%, are actually edible, although they might give you the chits for a few days. But there is a small percentage that if you have them for breakfast, you will never eat dinner. Ever. Oleander comes to mind, a highly, highly lethal plant.


93 posted on 11/29/2008 10:03:06 PM PST by djf (The harsh reality of life is that reality is harsh.)
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Are you talking about these?


They're possum grapes, and they are not poisonous, they actually make a very nice jelly.

106 posted on 12/01/2008 2:14:44 PM PST by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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