Is Wild Sarsaparilla Poisonous? Understanding Its Safety
                                
                                
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                                According to botanical and foraging experts, wild sarsaparilla is not a poisonous plant, with its roots, shoots, and berries traditionally used as food and medicine. However, the real danger lies in misidentifying the plant, particularly mistaking its young leaves for the allergenic poison ivy.