Forest berries are much healthier than cultivated berries. Wild berries grow in nature, are not treated with drugs, do not contain radionuclides and heavy metals. Wild forest berries give a full range of minerals, vitamins and other useful elements. However, in the forest you can find not only, but also inedible berries. Let's take a closer look at which berries are inedible and why it is better not to eat such wild berries.
Juniper berries are inedible, and Cossack juniper berries can be very seriously poisoned
Juniper - inedible berry
- Common juniper- an evergreen large shrub or small tree up to 3 m high. The trunk is covered with grayish-brown flaky bark. The leaves are needle-shaped, linear-subulate, prickly, strongly spaced and collected in whorls of three. Flowers - in the form of a dioecious cone, blooms in June. The fruits are a juicy cone-berry, in the first year of life they are green and ovoid, and in the second year they are black-blue, spherical, with a shiny wax coating, equipped with a three-beam groove at the top. The size of the cone is 7-9 mm. Its pulp contains 2-3 greenish-brown trihedral seeds that ripen in the autumn of the second year. Grows in soils with moderate or high humidity, prefers coniferous, especially compound forests, found in clearings, clearings, forest edges and clearings.
- Juniper Dahurian- a less common species, found in small groups or singly in some areas of the Khabarovsk Territory. It grows on rocky slopes, placers and rocks.
- Siberian juniper is a densely branching shrub up to 1 m high with shortened internodes, due to which the whorls of leaves are much closer together. The leaves are shorter and broader and pressed against the branches. The cones are larger and have a more pronounced bluish tint.
- Juniper Cossack- a widespread shrub with very thin branches of the last order. The bark is reddish-gray, the leaves are rhombic, "tightly adjacent to the branches and to each other, they have a hole on the convex side. The fruits are round-oval, up to 7 mm in diameter, brownish with a bluish bloom, contain 2-6 seeds inside. Poisonous!
Juniper berries are inedible
Juniper berries (cones) are not used for food, but are used in the food industry in the manufacture of fruit drinks, sweets, gingerbread, beer and some alcoholic beverages, and needles and fruits are used for smoking meat products. Special care should be taken with Cossack juniper, since all parts of the plant are poisonous due to the content of a significant amount of poisonous sabin oil. Even small doses from this plant, taken orally, cause vomiting, diarrhea, and large ones cause damage to the kidneys and central nervous system (loss of consciousness, convulsions, paralysis). Possible fatal outcome.
Juniper as a medicinal plant
Juniper belongs to strong medicines and has long been used in folk medicine for a wide variety of diseases. Juniper was used for edema, diseases of the kidneys, bladder, cholelithiasis and nephrolithiasis, malaria, gout, rheumatism, stomach diseases, pulmonary diseases (tuberculosis, bronchitis), and some skin lesions. In places where juniper grows, as noted, the air is particularly clean and healing, and this is due to the fact that the plant emits strong phytoncides.
In modern medicine, juniper fruits are used as an antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant, diuretic, diaphoretic, analgesic, stone-dissolving, choleretic, expectorant, digestive aid.
Harvesting of juniper cones is carried out in autumn during the period of full ripening by knocking down or shaking off on a tarpaulin spread under a bush. The fruits are sorted, lightly dried in the open air and dried in attics, in sheds or under a canopy. During drying, they must be stirred frequently. It is impossible to dry in ovens or dryers, because with rapid drying, the berries lose their medicinal properties.
Elderberries - not poisonous, however - inedible
Elderberry red - inedible berry
Elderberry - herbaceous, shrubby, woody plants growing in the temperate and subtropical zones. There are about 40 species. In Russia, 11 species grow, in particular, the Siberian red elder is a medicinal and ornamental plant. It is a shrub with a height of 1.5 to 5 m. They are found in sparse, coniferous and mixed forests with sufficiently moist soil, along the edges, shady slopes of ravines and river banks. The bark of the branches is grayish-brown. The leaves are opposite, unequal-pinnate, compound, with 2-3 pairs of leaflets. In spring, the leaves take on a purple hue due to the increased anthocyanin content. The flowers are small, greenish at first, later yellowish-white, collected in large panicle inflorescences sticking up.
Red elderberry berries are inedible
The fruits of red elderberry are bright red, fleshy in the form of berries with fleshy pulp and yellowish seeds. Leaves, bark and flowers have an unpleasant smell, and the berries are unpleasant in taste. The berries are not poisonous, but they are not suitable for human consumption, although they are readily eaten by birds.
Elderberry as a medicinal plant
In official medicine, elderberry has not yet found application, but in folk medicine it is used to obtain an analgesic, diaphoretic, antitussive, emetic, diuretic, laxative effect.
Buckthorn berries are inedible, but buckthorn bark has medicinal properties.
Buckthorn - inedible berry
Buckthorn - a plant in the form of a tree or shrub up to 4.5-5 meters high. It is found in forest clearings and clearings, loves wet places next to alder. Flowering begins in May - June and blooms all summer until September. Therefore, on one bush or buckthorn tree, you can see flowers, flower buds, green, red and black berries at the same time. Having met such a plant in the forest, even an ignorant person will immediately understand that this is a buckthorn.
Buckthorn berries are inedible
Buckthorn berries are inedible for humans, no one collects them, and they all remain for seeds. But buckthorn berries are a delicacy for a bear, devouring them in large quantities. Willingly eat buckthorn berries and birds. They are the sowers of buckthorn in the forest. Many consider buckthorn fruits to be poisonous, this is due to their strong emetic and laxative effect.
Buckthorn as a medicinal plant
In addition, the bark has medicinal properties and is used in medicine. In medicine, a decoction or extract from buckthorn bark is used as a good laxative for spasmodic colitis and atonic constipation, for regulating intestinal activity, for hemorrhoids, rectal fissures, etc. Buckthorn bark is part of the gastric and laxative tea.
The bark is harvested in May - June, during the sap flow. For medicinal purposes, it is forbidden to use fresh and freshly dried bark, which can cause harmful effects in the gastrointestinal tract. The bark is considered suitable for therapeutic use after one or two years of storage.
The bark and berries of buckthorn are of economic and industrial importance. In industry, buckthorn berry juice was previously used to make yellow and green watercolors. Due to the significant content of tanides in the bark, it is used for tanning leather.
First aid for berry poisoning
The very first aid in case of poisoning with poisonous or inedible berries is to stimulate vomiting - this procedure will free the stomach from poisonous contents. To do this, the victim needs to be given 2-4 glasses of water (activated charcoal can be added to it - 2 tablespoons per 500 ml, salt - 1 teaspoon per 500 ml or potassium permanganate). The procedure will have to be carried out several times. In the presence of drugs, it is recommended to give the patient activated charcoal, tannin, as well as any laxative and heart remedy. In the presence of seizures will have to use chloral hydrate. If there is no first aid kit, you can give the patient black crackers, starch solution or milk. It does not hurt to also do an enema (if possible). The victim must be wrapped warmly and taken to the doctor.
Poisonous berries in pictures
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A walk in the forest always amazes with picturesque nature and diversity. In the plant world you can find the most interesting trees, berries and flowers. But sometimes wild fruits are not as harmless as they might seem at first glance. There is a list of poisonous berries that can not only harm a person, but also lead to death. That is why it is important to familiarize yourself with the list of dangerous fruits that can be found in the forest, because sometimes the most attractive and seductive berries are the most dangerous. Often, juicy fruits of red and black colors pose a real threat to human life.
May lily of the valley
Lily of the valley is a favorite of many people. This is a beautiful plant that during the flowering period (May-June) emits a stunning aroma, which is impossible to pass by. But by September, instead of charming flowers, red berries appear, sometimes shimmering in orange. In appearance, the fruits look like a pea, they are all poisonous and are strictly prohibited for human consumption.
Signs of poisoning with poisonous fruits are the presence of tinnitus, headache, rare pulse and convulsions.
Belladonna
This plant in other sources can be found under the names of mad berry or sleepy dope. During flowering, belladonna has single, drooping flowers in the form of bells. The fruit is a black-blue berry with a sour taste, which is poisonous.
Signs of poisoning are the presence of dryness and burning in the mouth, impaired speech and swallowing, palpitations. Loss of orientation and the appearance of hallucinations are possible.
Maiden (five-leafed) grapes
The fruits of the plant are very reminiscent of ordinary grapes, which people use in everyday life. Poisonous berries grow dark blue and have a characteristic sour taste. There are also fruits of bright black color. In fact, to get poisoned by grapes, you need to eat a large amount of berries, for example, a whole handful. From a small amount of wild fruits, serious consequences should not occur. But still it is better not to risk your own health.
Nightshade bittersweet
Despite the rather beautiful flowering, this representative of the wild nature is the owner of wild red fruits. They taste bittersweet and few people will like it. Berries ripen by October. You can most often meet the "gifts" of nature in Russia, Siberia and the Far East. Poisonous in nightshade are not only the berries, but also the leaves themselves.
Signs of poisoning are the presence of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cardiovascular insufficiency.
Nightshade black
Today, the fruits of black nightshade are used in medicine in minimal quantities and prescribed dosages. Having stumbled upon a plant in the forest, in no case do you need to taste the berries: the representative of the plant world is completely poisonous. Fruits grow in the form of round, attractive, black berries.
Snowberry white
The snowberry is considered one of the most "survivable" plants. Its fruits remain on the branches or on the ground for a long time (even during severe cold snaps). The berries of the plant have a soft pink or white color. In addition, the beads burst delightfully underfoot, making a unique sound. Since snowberry is often found in settlements, children are the first victims to taste them.
Signs of poisoning are nausea, dizziness and loss of consciousness.
Buckthorn brittle
The ripening of the fruits of this plant occurs in the month of August. In appearance, these are black berries sitting in the axils of the leaves, which are used in medicine in a certain dosage. Despite the fact that birds are happy to eat the fruits, it is not recommended for a person to eat buckthorn berries.
Signs of poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea and general malaise.
Honeysuckle forest
One of the most common shrubs in the forest is honeysuckle. The plant has red and juicy-looking berries, which are arranged in pairs on the branches. For birds, the fruits of honeysuckle are edible and even a delicacy; for humans, their use is detrimental. Today, berries are used in medicine, but if a person eats several fruits of a plant, the concentration of harmful substances will be very undesirable, which will certainly have negative consequences.
Aronnik spotted
The plant is perennial and poisonous. However, it is often used in medicine and is considered safe only if an overdose is ruled out. The fruits of this plant have a reddish color. You can meet spotted aronnik in the forests of Moldova, Ukraine, Central Europe and the Caucasus.
This plant is considered one of the most beautiful and often takes part in decorating landscape areas. However, the bush poses a mortal danger to humans. Absolutely everything is poisonous in it, from the bark and leaves, and ending with the fruits. "Gifts" of nature can be red, yellow or black.
Kupena fragrant
A representative of lilies and lilies of the valley grows in Eurasia and North America. Despite the unusual and attractive leaves of the plant, the bluish-black berries are poisonous. Today, the fruits and leaves of the plant are used in medicine and are considered healing, but in case of an overdose, they can cause significant harm to human life.
Voronet krasnoplodny
The fruits of a perennial plant are represented by red oblong-oval berries. They are arranged vertically and initially grow green, after which they completely change color and complete the ripening stage. You can meet this plant in the forests of Russia, Siberia and the Far East.
Signs of poisoning are the presence of dizziness, nausea, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Voronet spike-shaped
A poisonous plant in some sources is indicated as a black crow. Initially, the fruits are green, after which they become black, glossy, large and with an oval-cylindrical shape. Berries are collected in a brush. The plant grows in Russia, the Caucasus and Altai. Ripening occurs in July-August.
Signs of poisoning are the appearance of blisters on the skin, diarrhea.
elderberry herbal
A perennial plant with an unpleasant odor is the owner of black, small berries with 3-4 seeds and red juice. Fruit ripening occurs in August and September. The most common plant in the forests of Russia and subalpine meadows.
Signs of poisoning are headache, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Phytolacca american
Quite often, the plant can be found even in city flower beds. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that it is completely poisonous: leaves, inflorescences, fruits are carriers of harmful substances. Young children are especially susceptible to the poison. Phytolacca berries are lilac in color and are arranged vertically.
Signs of poisoning are increased salivation, burning in the mouth, cramps in the stomach or intestines.
Yew berry
One of the most common plants that are planted to decorate the area. Yew fruits have a bright scarlet color and are safe in the fleshy part. The seeds and wood, as well as the bark and shoots, are poisonous. They can cause respiratory arrest and have a paralyzing effect on the heart.
The plant flowers in late spring and early summer. This is a truly beautiful picture, only the fruits of the calla are unusually dangerous for humans. Juicy red berries are collected in clusters and when consumed can cause nausea, shortness of breath, tachycardia, vomiting and severe salivation. The whole plant is poisonous.
Common privet
The heat-loving shrub has black fruits that ripen in early and mid-autumn. They do not fall off for a long time and attract people with their stunning appearance. You can find privet berries in Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and the Caucasus. Leaves and berries should not be consumed. Many people confuse the fruits of the plant with blueberries and experience side effects such as colic, diarrhea, weakness and convulsions.
Crow's eye four leaf
This type of plant is quite unusual and after flowering it "gives out" only one fruit - a black berry resembling a crow's eye. A representative of the plant world is growing on the territory of Russia, Europe and the Far East. The use of plant berries in medicine is quite common, but it is highly not recommended to collect and self-medicate.
Signs of poisoning are the presence of nausea, vomiting, a drop in heart rate and even cardiac arrest.
Euonymus
The fruits of this plant have an attractive bright pink color. They grow in the form of four separate boxes containing black seeds inside. The pulp of poisonous berries is fleshy orange or red. Basically, the plant is found on the territory of Russia, in Kazakhstan, Sakhalin. After use, a person may notice a deterioration in well-being. At high doses, intestinal bleeding is possible.
Going to nature, you need to be aware of all the dangers that a person may face. If it so happened that one of the relatives ate poisonous berries, it is necessary to provide first aid in case of poisoning. This will help save a person's life. The first thing that is recommended to do is to induce vomiting in the victim and immediately call an ambulance (go to the hospital). Before the arrival of the medical staff, it is recommended to wash the stomach and warmly wrap the person.
No need to try unfamiliar berries in the forest, because the consequences of a momentary temptation can be irreversible.
Do you want to teach your child to understand wild berries? This question is especially relevant in the summer and autumn, when your child is resting in the country, in the camp, with his grandmother in the village. Of course, today publications produce a lot of all kinds of reference books, but it can be too difficult to put a child behind a book. Whether business a computer! We hope that our short informational article will help you find out the main signs of poisonous and edible berries.
By the way, this information will also be useful to parents, many of whom are not great connoisseurs of the gifts of the forest. After reading the article, you can go to the forest. After all, it is there that you can use the most effective way of learning. Find living "visual aids" in the forest. Show the baby a berry and tell everything you know about it. Children have great memories! Explain which berries grow in our forests and which do not. Show your child plants that should not be touched at all. We are sure that after several similar lessons, your little one will never put a poisonous berry in a basket.
What edible berries grow in the forest: description and photo
20 edible wild berries
| Forest edible berries | Description/distinguishing features |
| Blackberry | Semi-shrub. More than 200 types of blackberries are known. It blooms in late May and blooms almost all summer. Prefers moist soil. Blackberry shoots form almost impenetrable thorny thickets. Blackberry flowers are most often white in color, subshrubs with pinkish flowers are less common. Fruitblackberries are a polydactyl. When the fruits become black with bluish bloom or purple (depending on the variety) - they are ripe. The taste of blackberries resembles the taste of raspberries and currants with larger grains inside. The taste is juicy and aromatic. |
| Blueberry
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Low growing shrub (10-50 cm). This berry got its name in Russia because of its color. Staying clean eating blueberries is impossible. The creeping rhizome of the shrub gives a lot of shoots. Blueberries bloom in May. Berries blueberries - round, bluish-black in color . The blueness is given to them by a wax coating, which is easily removed. Inside the berry is bright red with a small amount of seeds. Blueberries are juicy and delicious. |
| Stone berry
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Small (up to 30 cm) herbaceous plant. At the end of May, the stone fruit blooms with small white flowers, and at the end of August, red, rather large berries appear in their place. In nature, orange stone fruit is found. Berryconsists of four small fruits. Inside each of them there is a large bone. Slightly sour berry is very juicy. |
| strawberries
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Herbaceous plant with a stem from 5 to 20 cm. The leaves are trifoliate. Creeping shoots. Berrystrawberry resembles a small reddish nut with brown seeds on the surface. Strawberries are very fragrant and sweet. |
| Blueberry
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Low shrub. Five-toothed blueberry flowers are small - white or slightly pinkish. Berriesblueberries are blue with a bluish bloom, slightly elongated. Blueberries have a sweet and sour taste. |
| Cloudberry
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Herbaceous plant of small size. At the end of May, cloudberries begin to bloom. One white flower appears on the stem. Likes moist soil. You can collect cloudberries at the end of July. Cloudberry has a sour-spicy taste. It has a vinous aftertaste. The fruit is a drupe. Initially, the berry turns red, and, ripening, acquires an amber color. |
| Juniper
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A shrub tree that is 50 million years old. Juniper is an evergreen, in appearance it resembles a cypress. Shishikoberriesjuniper contains tannins, vitamins, essential oil, etc. in its composition. |
| viburnum
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There are more than 160 species of this woody-flowering plant. Small evergreen trees or shrubs bear fruit with red, yellow, rarely black drupes. Berryviburnum with one stone, usually compressed from two sides. They have a slightly bitter taste. Filling viburnum with boiling sugar syrup, you will get an exceptionally tasty treat. |
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Tree, rarely shrub. More than 40 types of mountain ash grow in Russia. Berriesrowan has a bitter-sour, slightly astringent taste . |
| Raspberry
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Semi-shrub. Raspberry stems are erect, the leaves are green above, whitish below with small villi. The flowers are white. Wild raspberries have red, sweet, fragrant berries. Raspberry forest - juicy and very useful. |
| Cowberry
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Evergreen, low growing shrub. Cowberry leaves are small, shiny, leathery. Cowberry blooms in May. She has white-pink flowers, similar to bells. Wild lingonberries have a sour-sweet taste. Ripe lingonberries acquire a bright red color. This usually happens in early September. |
| Cranberry
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Shrub of the Heather family. Grows in swamps. Ruby red cranberries ripen in September. The berry is sour. The taste is quite tart. |
| princess
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"Arctic Raspberry". It grows in the tundra, in swamps, at high altitudes. This herbaceous perennial has trifoliate leaves and single flowers with five petals. Flowers are dark pink. Princess - juicy, sweet, outwardly similar to ordinary raspberries. The aroma is reminiscent of pineapple. |
| wild gooseberry
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Berry shrub with exfoliating bark. Leaves are scaly, flowers are bisexual. There are red and greenish flowers. Gooseberries ripen in June-August. Fruits are often oval or round in shape with translucent veins. Ripe fruits can have a different color - from greenish-yellow to red. Gooseberries have a sweet and sour taste. |
| Rose hip
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A multi-stemmed thorny shrub from two to three meters tall. Flowers can be single and with several flowers in the inflorescence. Outwardly, they resemble a rose, have a very pleasant aroma. Rosehip ripens at the end of August. Rosehip has the shape of a "multi-nut". The ripened fruit becomes red, orange (very rarely - black) color. The fruit is fleshy, covered with bristles. Rosehip berry inside is coarse-haired with numerous nuts. |
| bird cherry
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Flowers collected in racemes may be white or pinkish. The fruit is a round drupe, black or dark cherry in color. Bird cherry is sweet, strongly astringent. The bone is ovoid. You can collect bird cherry at the end of July. |
| Schisandra chinensis
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Flowering plant. Or rather, a woody vine with a strong smell. Lemongrass has fiery red fruits. Their taste is specific - bitter-sour. It is very reminiscent of the taste of lemon. The pulp of the fruit is not only fragrant, but also very juicy. The berries are collected in a brush. |
| swedish derain
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Shrub with creeping rhizome. Its height reaches 25 cm. The stems are straight, the flowers are white, the inflorescence is umbellate. The fruit is a red drupe. The berries are edible, but loose and tasteless. |
| crowberry
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Evergreen creeping shrub. On young shoots there are a lot of hairs, similar to spruce. Crowberry flowers are very small, having three petals. Petals are bright pink. Crowberry berries look like blueberries. Inside the fruit there are hard bones. The fruits are sour in taste, but juicy. |
| or repis
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Bush. Its height can reach three meters. Repis leaves are very similar to gooseberry leaves. Repis blooms at the end of May with yellow flowers that have a very pleasant aroma. Red currant berries. The taste is reminiscent of a mix of gooseberries and currants. |
Poisonous berries in the forest: how to teach a child to distinguish between inedible and edible berries?
I poisonous forest berries: distinctive signs and symptoms of poisoning
| Name of poisonous berries | Features | Symptoms of poisoning |
| raven eye
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Herbaceous plant with erect ribbed stem. The leaves are at the bottom of the stem and are arranged crosswise. If the leaves are rubbed in the hand, an unpleasant odor will appear. The flower of this plant is rather inconspicuous, it looks like a four-pointed yellow star. The fruit ripens in August. This is a black berry with a bluish tint. It has many seeds inside. Seeds are located in four nests. The berry is very unpleasant in taste. |
Severe headache and dizziness
, there are all signs of food poisoning. There is photophobia and incoherent speech . The pupils are dilated. In severe cases, listening cardiac arrhythmias, may start convulsions. |
| Smelly elderberry
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Elder fruits are juicy round drupes. Berries are black-violet with several (2-4) seeds. | Smelly elderberry berries have a toxic effect on the gastrointestinal tract: abdominal pain, bitterness in the mouth, diarrhea, salivation . |
| Privet
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Shrub with flowers collected in racemose inflorescences. The fruit is a poisonous berry-like drupe of shiny black color. | calls nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, acute cystitis, low blood pressure . |
| Euonymus
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Euonymus fruits ripen in early autumn. The pink boxes look very attractive. The pods are quadruple, they contain black seeds, which are placed in orange or red pulp. When ripe, the boxes open. All parts of this plant are poisonous. | Food poisoning . At high doses of poison, it can begin intestinal bleeding . |
| Wolfberry - wolf's bast
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Small-branched shrub, leafless in the lower part. Pink flowers are bisexual. Sometimes you can find white flowers. The fruits of the drupe have a bright red color. Inside the berry is a wide oval bone. Fruits in late July. The plant is very poisonous. | Poisoning can occur when eating berries, when the juice gets on the skin, it develops dermatitis. From inhalation of the dust of the bark of a wolf's bast comes irritation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract , may develop conjunctivitis, all signs of an eating disorder . In case of severe poisoning, it may begin convulsions. |
| Voronet krasnoplodny
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A plant with tall and thin stems. It blooms with white small flowers, which are collected in a kind of panicle. The ripe berry of the crow has a red color.The plant itself emits an extremely unpleasant odor. Voronet krasnoplodny
very bitter taste With. |
The main signs of poisoning are: dizziness, nausea and vomiting, heart palpitations, stomach upset . |
| Voronet spike-shaped
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A poisonous herbaceous plant Voronets spiky has a thin branched stem with porous leaves. Its leaves (white or cream) are collected in a panicle. And the fruits in the brush. Berries are glossy black, large. Ripens at the end of July. | The sap of the plant is poisonous and can cause serious damage if it comes into contact with exposed skin. burn. To evoke strong indigestion d. it remains only to bite the berry. |
| Belladonna
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Herbaceous plant with bell-shaped yellow or purple flowers. Ripens in their place blue-black cherry-sized berry . It is attractively shiny, sweet and sour, juicy and highly poisonous. | Signs of poisoning occur after fifteen minutes and are expressed in dry mouth, burning in the mouth and throat, palpitations . Pupils may be dilated photophobia. Patients complain about flashing flies before the eyes. The skin turns red . In very severe poisoning, it may begin mental agitation, convulsions, delusions, hallucinations . |
| Nightshade bittersweet
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Tall (up to 180cm) perennial shrub. Young nightshade leaves have an unpleasant odor. Lilac flower. The berry is originally green. As it matures, it turns yellow, and only then turns red. The bright red hanging berry can grow up to three centimeters. If you bite into it, then at first it will seem sweet, and only then a strong bitterness is felt. | The berries of bittersweet nightshade are poisonous, they cause heart palpitations, indigestion and can lead to complete disorientation . |
| Lily of the valley
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A herbaceous plant with a leafless stem. It is on it that white, very pretty bluebells bloom in May. After the lily of the valley fades, in place of the bells appear red-orange peas that look like berries. Lily of the valley peas are very poisonous. | Lily of the valley fruits cause severe headache . There is tinnitus, heart rate slows down, pupils constrict, convulsions are possible . |
Chairman of the regional branch of the Russian Geographical Society I.V. Pantyushov:
Some berries are quite difficult to distinguish. Edible ones are rich in nutrients, have a sweet and sour taste, but often look like poisonous ones. Usually, edible berries attract birds and animals, so if you see a large number of pecked berries, seeds, peel residues under bushes and trees, then most likely the berry is edible. But this is not a 100% guarantee. Especially poisonous are the berries of small ovoid-spherical shape, which attract attention with their beauty. Often they are slightly flattened laterally. Unlike edible berries, poisonous berries are usually bitter, tart, or astringent in taste. However, it is worth remembering that some fruits are poisonous to such an extent that 3-5 berries are a lethal dose, so you should never try them. Therefore, I advise you to simply walk past an unfamiliar bush or tree with dubious berries.
Reminder for parents
- Do not pick or eat berries that you see for the first time.
- Do not leave children unattended in the forest.
- When going into the forest, be sure to take a first aid kit with drugs that will help provide first aid in case of poisoning with berries.
First aid for a child with berry poisoning: how to help the victim?
- Urgently wash the stomach. To do this, you can use a 2% soda solution. If there is no soda, give a few glasses of ordinary drinking water to drink.
- Take activated charcoal - 1 tablet per 10 kg. weight.
- Accept any available adsorbent - "Smektu", "Polysorb", etc.
- Give milk, egg white, vegetable oil or any other enveloping agent to drink.
- To relieve pain, you can give an Anestezin or Dikain tablet.
- Fill the loss of fluid with Hydrovit or Regidron solutions.
After providing first aid, try to take the patient to the nearest hospital or first-aid post.
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In nature, there is always a chance to stumble upon a poisonous plant. And if adults are likely to just walk by, then curious children who are eager to taste everything may suffer.
website recalls: many very dangerous plant species are grown as ornamentals and can be seen not only in the forest, but also on window sills and flower beds. Therefore, in the city, too, it is worth being vigilant.
Where does it meet: In the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere; prefers damp places, swamps.
There are several types of buttercups, many of them are poisonous.
Where does it meet: In Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in very damp places, in swamps and river banks.
Deceptively smells like carrots, but this is one of the most poisonous plants on Earth. Only a botanist can distinguish it from dozens of other umbrella species. It's better to just not tear plants that look like milestones and grow in damp places.
What is dangerous: In case of poisoning, vomiting, convulsions, depression of cardiac activity occur, and death may occur. Only 100–200 g of milestone rhizome will easily kill a cow.
Where does it meet: Temperate Northern Hemisphere, Australia.
The most common representatives are red and black elderberry. All parts of the plant are poisonous, and if you've just touched an elder, it's best to wash your hands. Interestingly, black berries are completely safe when ripe, they are used to make drinks and pies.
Where does it meet: In tropical and subtropical regions. Used in landscaping, it is grown as an indoor flower all over the world.
A truly insidious plant that attracts with its pleasant aroma and beautiful pink or white flowers.
Where does it meet: In Europe, Asia and North America. Because of the beautiful purple, blue and yellowish flowers, it is grown in flower beds. It is a tall and conspicuous plant.
In the ancient world, it was used to poison arrows. Even bees can get poisoned if they collect honey from aconite. By the way, the delphinium is its close relative, and it is also poisonous.
What is dangerous: A VERY poisonous plant. Causes abnormal heart rhythm, numbness of the skin of the face, arms and legs, darkening of the eyes and death. Juice penetrates even through the skin.
Where does it meet: In North and Central America, Europe, southern regions of Russia.
Datura resembles a potato or a tomato, which is not surprising, because it is their close relative. This is an inconspicuous plant with thorny fruits-boxes with black seeds inside. Its white flowers emit an intoxicating scent.
What is dangerous: Contains alkaloids that cause palpitations, disorientation and delirium. In severe cases, death or coma is possible. Shamans of many nations used this plant in their rituals.
Where does it meet: In the temperate regions of Eurasia, one species exists in the USA.
Just a giant among the umbrellas, which looks quite impressive, but it is better not to be photographed next to it.
What is dangerous: Some species contain furanocoumarins, which cause painful burns when exposed to sunlight. Therefore, if hogweed juice gets on your hand, wash it and protect it from sunlight for about two days.
Where does it meet: Everywhere. It can often be seen on window sills, including in children's institutions.
Euphorbia includes a huge number of species, often they are very different in appearance: some look like cacti, others look like flowers. Teach children not to touch unfamiliar plants, even if they are in pots.
What is dangerous: Juice leaves burns. Later, malaise, swelling and temperature join.
Some of your favorite fruits can be lethal if eaten in large quantities. Many fruits and their seeds contain cyanide and other poisons that can cause severe discomfort or even death. So, below is a list of 10 poisonous fruits.
carambola
The star-shaped yellow fruit is both beautiful and tasty, but for people suffering from kidney problems, it should be consumed in more than 100 ml, otherwise it can be deadly.
The fruit contains a neurotoxin that has adverse effects on the nerves of the body and brain. Symptoms of poisoning from this fruit include vomiting, weakness, hiccups, psychomotor agitation, and confusion, which can lead to death, coma, and very prolonged epileptic seizures. Treating poisoning is quite difficult because scientists have not been able to officially identify the toxin that makes it deadly.
Aki (Bligiya is delicious)
Aki is a native of West Africa and the national fruit of Jamaica. The fruits appear on a rather small tropical evergreen tree 10-12 m tall. This exotic fruit is highly poisonous and contains hypoglycerin, but despite this, it is one of the main ingredients of Jamaican diets. If unripe Aki fruit is consumed, Jamaican vomiting disease can develop, which eventually leads to coma or death. To avoid poisoning, aki fruits should be eaten when they are fully opened naturally (ripen) or until they are boiled in water for 10 minutes.
Elderberries are beautiful dark blue berries that hang from the bright red branches of the elderberry tree. They are most common in Europe, but are imported to many countries.
Elderberry leaves, seeds and twigs contain a glycoside, the substance by which cyanide is made. Some of the typical symptoms of poisoning from these berries include diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea.
The apricot is a tasty and healthy fruit, but only when you take out the seeds. Ironically, many believe that apricot seeds can be used to treat cancer. This is because they have a high concentration of vitamin B17, which is considered very beneficial for the immune system. But in order for apricot seeds to bring only benefits to the body, they need to be consumed only in small quantities (5–10 seeds).
Manchine is a round, tangerine-sized fruit native to Mexico and the Caribbean. It is quite tasty, but extremely dangerous, as the Manchineel tree is considered one of the most poisonous plants on the planet. After eating these fruits, ulcers and severe swelling of the esophagus and oral cavity may appear almost immediately. Even when the sap from the tree comes into contact with the skin, it can cause burns, blisters, and inflammation.
The Caribbean Aborigines use the Manchineel tree as a poison simply by dipping their arrows into its sap.
The European spindle tree is a plant that can be found in almost all forest areas. Both the tree and its fruit have properties that are used to combat severe indigestion. Large doses can lead to extreme stomach pain.
Durian Nut (Pangium Edule)
This tropical fruit is poisonous to humans due to the high levels of hydrogen cyanide it contains. He rightfully deserved the name "the fruit that makes you sick." Just like the fruits, properly cooked leaves and seeds are used in various dishes.
Some of the symptoms of poisoning are headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion and weakness. Consuming large amounts of pangium edule can lead to cardiac arrest and death.
This tree has magnificent blood red berries and grows in North America, Europe and the Middle East. The yew looks innocent - it's just a typical tree with green leaves. But while the bright red berries are not poisonous, the bark, seeds, and leaves can be deadly to humans.
Less severe symptoms of poisoning include diarrhea, headache, dizziness, muscle weakness, stomach pain, vomiting, and trembling, while more severe symptoms include great difficulty breathing, coma, convulsions, abnormal heart rhythms, and, of course, death. .
Chilibuha is native to Australia and South Asia. The fruits of this plant are so deadly that they have been used to create various poisons for centuries around the world. Even a small amount consumed in food can lead to death.
Dried chilibukha seeds can cause severe stomach pain, high blood pressure, and heart failure.