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Is this berry bush/tree nightshade?

gardensprite_no1

13 years ago

I was told this may be nightshade, but would like to be sure. Can anyone help me to identify this bush (or tree), please. We just purchased this new home and need to know before I feel comfortable letting the grandbabies play in back yard where these are. We have several of these. If it isn't, are these berries edible? Thanks

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fatamorgana2121
13 years ago
Looks like Highbush cranberry Viburnum trilobum to me.

Edible? Yes, though usually in things like jams, if I recall rightly.

As far as grandbabies and edible or not, take the opportunity to teach them plant safety. You can't protect them from every toxic plant. Teach them how to be safe around plants and to not taste (unlike too many adult posters to the forum!!) what they do not know. You can't be with them always but hopefully your teaching can.

FataMorgana
gardensprite_no1
Original Author
13 years ago
Such a quick reply. I agree with you about teaching them how to be safe and not being able to be with them at all times. Thank you!!
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