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West Indian Nightshade
Solanum ptycanthum
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It is written that "The berries of Black Nightshade are edible to humans, if they are fully ripe and eaten in small quantities." If not, I suppose you die. Another book states "Personally, I consider the whole plant potentially deadly and leave it alone." Euell Gibbons made pies from the berries. So, what to do?! Here's a very detailed explanation of the plant -
Eat The Weeds. If you're adventurous, at least wait until they turn black and ripe.
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| Unripe berries |
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| The flowers and berries can be on the plant at the same time |
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| The leaves can be somewhat variable in shape |
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| The whole plant is a foot or two tall |
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