Can You Eat Horsenettle Fruit? Why This Berry Is a Dangerous Impostor
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The horsenettle plant (Solanum carolinense) is a common perennial native to North America, but despite its resemblance to edible nightshade relatives like tomatoes, its fruits are highly toxic. This is a critical distinction for foragers and gardeners to understand, as ingestion can lead to severe illness or even death.
