Nightshade
Nightshade growing inexplicably in my front yard:
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Bittersweet Nightshade, violet bloom nightshade, blue shooting star. (these have red berries, yes?)
weed, toxic (not as toxic as you might think)
treats skin disease syphilis bronchial and kidney issues
counteracts witchcraft, especially as a charm worn by your livestock thought to be in danger from black magic.
related to belladonna (deadly nightshade) and black nightshade (so pretty i think)
more plants than you would think are classified as a nightshade, including
tobacco
ripping the leaves apart produces an unpleasant scent.
if the berries are another color than red, let me know…
Actually, the berries are green. I’ll post more photos soon.