Solanaceae
Solanum dulcamara
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bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, bitter nightshade, blue bindweed, Amara Dulcis, climbing nightshade, fellenwort, felonwood, poisonberry, poisonflower, scarlet berry, snakeberry, trailing bittersweet, trailing nightshade, violet bloom, or woody nightshade
This plant grows in many areas of Portland, Oregon and is considered to be an invasive weed in North America. It is native to Europe and Asia and has been naturalized all over the world.
This climbing vine has flowers which bloom in mid Spring to late Summer. The flowers are 1/2-3/4" (1.3-2 cm) wide. They are blue to deep purple color and the corollas often fold back. In the center is a yellow colored, blunt cone. The heart-shaped, ovate leaves grow up to 3" (7.5 cm) long with two lobes appearing at their base. The fruit is about 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide with a shiny, bright-red color. |
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The berries of this plant are a food source for many species of birds. It has also been used as a herbal remedy for allergies and herpes. However, there have also been some reported fatal poisonings as a result of ingestion likely due to a poison called solanine found in the plant.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet nightshade
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bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara |
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