Berries are a mainstay of Southern tables in the summer.
In fact, some weeds produced berries that are downright toxic.
Cotoneaster
These plants can provide a bright splash of color in a winter garden.
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The berries make gorgeous additions to fall wreaths and dried flower arrangements.
While their colorful berries are pretty, eating them can cause serious stomach upset.
That berry should not be eaten and, in fact, if touched can cause a rash.
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In fact, it is one of the most toxic plants in the entire hemisphere.
There is nothing festive about severe nausea, vomiting, and other stomach upset.
Ivy Berries
Ivy is either an obnoxious invasive species or a great addition to a garden.
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Either way, when it sprouts berries, whether purple-black or orange-yellow in color, stay clear.
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