Solanum dulcamara
Douce-amère
Bittersweet
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | purple |
| Flower size | 10-12 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Cordate |
| Height | 30 cm-2 m |
Description
A plant of damp forests, normally on fertile soil.
All parts of the plant are toxic. Although the glossy red berries look inviting, they taste very bitter; accidental poisoning rarely occurs.
Flowers
Flowers grow in loose clusters, with purple petals folded backwards; yellow stamens in the shape of a tight cone.
Leaves
Cordate heart-shaped. Heart-shaped, pointed, often lobed at the base, 4-12 cm long.
Fruits Seeds
Berry: egg-shaped, shiny, bright red.
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