Black Leaf Plant With Red Berries. Small black berries occur as clusters at the end of twigs. If ingested even in small amount, the plant can.
Pick only the young, tender leaves in the spring. Knowing your berries could actually save your life in a survival situation, but most likely you’ll just want to know what you can pick and eat when out in the woods. One or two berries taken by either a dog or a child is not likely to be harmful.
All berries need a steady supply of moisture for good leaf and fruit production.
If it can escape hungry birds, it often remains through the coldest months. In case it is necessary to consume these berries for survival, make sure you do not ingest the poisonous seeds. Poke salad is commonly eaten in the south, but with certain precautions: Every garden should contain an ornamental shrub or tree with hanging clusters of berries.