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The baneberry has red and white varietals, both considered poisonous. Red baneberries are more common in Washington state.
Many varieties of wild berries grow wild in WA state. Some lookalikes are poisonous to humans. Here’s how to tell which berries are safe and not safe to eat.
Many varieties of wild berries grow wild in WA state. Some lookalikes are poisonous to humans. Here’s how to tell which berries are safe and not safe to eat.
Due to the increased popularity of yew, there is an increased chance of livestock coming in contact with this plant.
Donald Schaffner, co-host of the podcast “ Food Safety Talk ” and a distinguished professor at Rutgers University, told ...
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Bereaved dog owner Aprilanne Bonar is on a mission to raise awareness about a poisonous type of berry that killed her much loved pet. The karaka tree is now in season and its fruit contains strong ...
Your backyard may be a place of peace, play, and plant life—but some of that greenery could be more dangerous than it looks.
Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.
Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was ...