The Controversy Of Poisonous Berries

Poisonous berries are berries that contain toxins or poison. The average berry is small, pulpy, and often edible. Most berries are edible but some are poisonous to humans. Some are poisonous when unripe and edible when ripe. It is important to avoid poisonous berries. Some berries can even be deadly. If a handful of poisonous berries are consumed by a child, the child could immediately die. When out in the wilderness, it is also important to know which poisonous berries are which and how to treat them if consumed. Berries come in different colors, shapes, …show more content…
Holly berries are berries that contain several toxins and can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Nightshade berries are black berries that strongly resemble blueberries and contain many toxins. If consumed can cause blurred vision, headaches, rashes, death, etc. Wild cherries are tasty cherries that can be toxic and cause liver failure. Pokeberries are juicy berries that contain toxins and can cause death by only a little dosage. Horse nettle berries are greenish/yellowish plump berries that resemble tomatoes, contain a toxin called alkaloid solanine, and can cause abdominal pain. These are five different poisonous berries that show what poisous berries do to people. If poisonous berries are consumed, it is important to get to an emergency room as soon as possible. Some