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As Andrew F. Smith details in his 1994 book The Tomato in America: Early History, Culture and Cookery, before the fruit made ...
Deadly nightshade, or belladonna nightshade, is an extremely toxic plant with a murky history. All parts of are poisonous, including the roots, leaves and especially the glossy black berries ...
Atropa belladonna, or deadly nightshade, has a long, colorful history. This perennial herb has long been used (and misused) for its medicinal, toxic, and hallucinogenic properties. All parts of ...
Whitford locals are being urged to play their part in ridding their community of nasty pest plants. Everyone is welcome at a ...
Fruit of black nightshade is toxic-but could be mistaken for blueberries Botanists say the berries can be turned into food once they are ripened If they are consumed in their unripe state they ...