#solanum dulcamara

[phoenixdown-and-fairydust]

PSA, Deadly Nightshade is not a catch-all name for any Nightshade, it is the other common name of Atropa belladonna, the second being just Belladonna.

Also this is not Deadly Nightshade:

This is Bittersweet/Trailing/Woody Nightshade, also known as Snakeberry and by many other common names, scientific name Solanum dulcamara.

This is what Deadly Nightshade looks like:

Maybe artist thought Bittersweet looked more striking, (personally I think Belladonna looks very dramatic) but somehow Bittersweet has been used for images of Deadly Nightshade. Which seems harmless in entertainment media and art, but now I've seen it on educational media and government websites, and this is where we run into trouble.

Draw whichever one you like for your art but maybe don't mix up labels for poisonous plants, because misidentification can kill.

[thecryptandtheincubus]

ꕷꗞԸᕔᙁꚶᙏ ꕷᕔᙅɌꚶᙏ

HERBARIUM : Morelle douce-amère (Solanum Dulcamara)

LAPIDARIUM : Jaspe rouge, Malachite

LIEU DE CUEILLETTE : Abbaye d'Orval (Belgique)

[thebotanicalarcade]

n69_w1150 by Biodiversity Heritage Library Via Flickr: The instructive picture book, or, Lessons from the vegetable world Edinburgh :Edmonston & Douglas, 87 Princes Street,1858. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/59644192

[marzipanandminutiae]

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the date I agreed to take a coworker's shift on my day off? CHECK THAT SHIT FIVE TIMES, MADAM, OR YOU'RE FORGETTING IT

movies where someone hears an important message only once and retains all the details….

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[hellsitegenetics]

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Closest match: Solanum dulcamara genome assembly, chromosome: 12 Common name: Bittersweet nightshade

(image source)

[heaveninawildflower]

Solanum Dulcamara (Petandria Monogynia), 1775 by Mary Delany (1700-1788).

Collage of coloured papers, with bodycolour and watercolour, on black ink background (1776).

© The Trustees of the British Museum.

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.

[najia-cooks]

Sopa de mora salvadoreña (Salvadoran black nightshade soup)

American black nightshade (Solanum americanum)—not to be confused with bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) or deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)—is a widespread flowering plant in the genus Solanum which grows throughout central America and Mexico, and into the northeastern United States. The genus Solanum, within the nightshade family Solanaceae, also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants.

The ripe berries of this plant, perhaps unsurprisingly, taste something like a very small tomato—but this dish concerns the plant's leaves. Sopa de mora is an earthy, savory, slightly spicy soup eaten in the countryside of El Salvador. It is made from the leaves of hierba mora, or black nightshade, in addition to squash, potato, chili, and sometimes chicken; a beaten egg or two may also be added and cooked, without stirring, directly in the soup.

A similar soup, made from black nightshade and broken pasta, is eaten in Guatemala under the name "caldo de quilete," "sopa de quilete," or "sopa de macuy." "Macuy" presumably derives from the word "majk'u'y", from Kaqchikel: a language in the Maya family spoken in central Guatemala.

Recipe under the cut!

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Note that, despite the fact that black nightshade leaves are eaten all throughout the plant's native range, they contain varying amounts of toxic compounds including Solanine, and should be eaten in moderation. Avoid unripe (green) berries, and do not eat leaves raw. Some people advise pre-boiling the leaves and discarding the boiling water to remove toxins.

Ingredients:

Large bunch of American black nightshade (Solanum americanum), Eastern black nightshade (Solanum ptychanthum), or European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum) leaves, washed and chopped

1/2 white onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tomato, diced

1 jalapeño, sliced

1 small russet potato, diced

1 chayote fruit (güisquil), diced (optional)

1 small carrot, sliced (optional)

Water or vegetable stock

I used water, and found that the vegetables and leaves gave the soup plenty of flavor; but it's not unusual to use vegetable or chicken stock.

Instructions:

Sauté onion and garlic on medium in a large stockpot until onions are softened and translucent.

Add garlic and sauté until light golden brown.

Add tomato and salt and sauté until softened and nearly dry.

Add remaining ingredients, plus water to cover. Boil until vegetables and leaves are softened, 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.

Identifying American black nightshade

These are quick notes rather than a complete guide. Don't forage unless you know what you're doing!

Leaves are alternate; ovate or lanceolate; with entire to undulate to blunty dentate margins. Flowers are about 1cm in diameter; white to light purple; with yellow stamens. Berries are green when unripe, and glossy and black when ripe. They grow in clusters. Calyxes are smaller than the berries, and curl away from them. Ripe berries, unripe berries, and flowers often appear on the same branch.

Avoid the green, unripe berries, which are toxic.

Lookalikes

Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) is poisonous. It has berries that are green when unripe, and bright red when ripe. Black nightshade has berries that are green when unripe, and black when ripe.

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) is poisonous. It has a calyx extending far beyond the berry, and the berries grow singly. Black nightshade has a calyx smaller than the berry, and its berries grow in clusters.

Eastern black nightshade (Solanum ptychanthum) is also in the Solanum nigrum complex and is sometimes considered synonymous with American black nightshade. It is edible, and may also be used in this recipe. Leaves are alternate; ovate or lanceolate. Leaf margins have 2-5 blunt teeth at the base, but become smooth and pointed at the tip. The base is rounded or cuneate (wedge-shaped). Petioles are winged with extensions of the leaf blade.

Flowers are about 1cm in diameter; white to light purple; with yellow stamens. Berries are green when unripe, and glossy and black when ripe; and grow in clusters.

[rebeccathenaturalist]

A little something from last month's explorations on Sauvie Island--a quick introduction on how to identify bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).

[prettyboykatsuki]

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[thecryptandtheincubus]

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HERBARIUM : Morelle douce-amère (Solanum Dulcamara), Morelle noire (Solanum Nigrum)

LAPIDARIUM : Charoïte, Chrysocolle

LIEU DE CUEILLETTE : Autun, Vézelay (Bourgogne)

[the-witchy-sideblog]

Plants for The Eye

Aster (Aster)

Juniper (Juniperus)

Elderberry (Sambucus)

Oak (Quercus)

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Sweet rocket (Hesperis matronalis)

White mulberry (Morus alba)

Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

Ragged-robin (Silene flos-cuculi)

Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)

Ficus (Ficus retusa)

Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Paper grass (Cyperus papyrus)

[teawithhazel]

A Witch's Quick Guide to Bittersweet

With the leaves falling this bright red berry is easy to spot in wooded areas.

Name: American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) or Chinese Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Please note that there are several plants called bittersweet in the nightshade family that I'm not referring to in this post.

Native Range: North America or China (depending on the species)

Identifying Traits: Bittersweet is a woody vine with 5 petaled, white, flowers and bright red fruits that can be seen in the late fall/ early winter. Each fruit has a 3 lobed capsule that opens when the fruit ripens. American Bittersweet has oranges capsules while Chinese Bittersweet has yellow.

Edible Parts: Warning! All Parts of these plants are toxic to people and pets.

Lookalikes: Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) looks somewhat similar, but have larger, purple, flowers and the berries are eggshaped with no capsule over it.

Magical Properties: When gathered in silence the root can be used in wards against evil or malicious magic.

Some folklore states that if you bind a witch in bittersweet they will be unable to use their magic.

Wreaths can be made from the vines and hung in the home, particularly in windows and doors, for protection.

Other Important Info: American Bittersweet is considered to be a protected species and in the US it is illegal to harvest in some states. Chinese bittersweet is highly invasive and should not be planted outside of its native range, but can be harvested.

Always remember to do your research when identifying plants. If you're not sure, don't eat it!

[weezeryuri]

[man-i-just-really-like-plants]

Witchcraft Plant and Herb safety

🦋Research what plants you ingest and put into your teas. Some plants/herbs don't go together and become toxic

🦋Research what herbs you are turning to make sure it's not toxic [eg: poison ivy]

🦋Do not ingest any herbal remedies without consultation with your doctor and/or Herbalist

🦋Unless you are 100% certain what you have foraged is the correct plant put it back

🦋delightingintragedy's post on what oils to avoid while pregnant

Some toxic and poisonous plants

Abrus precatorius - Crab’s eye, Gidee gidee, Jequirity bean, Rosary bean

Aconitum species - Monkshood, Wolf’s bane

Asclepias curassavica - Red-headed cotton bush

Asclepias fruiticosa - Gomphocarpus fruiticosa, Swan plant

Asclepias physocarpa - Balloon cotton bush

Acokanthera species - Bushman’s poison

Atropa belladonna - Belladonna, Deadly nightshade

Brugmansia species - Angel’s trumpet

Casabella thevetia or Thevetia peruviana - Lucky nut, Yellow oleander

Cestrum diurnum - Day-blooming cestrum, Day jessamine

Cestrum nocturnum - Lady of the night, Night jessamine

Colchicum autumnale - Autumn crocus, Crocus, Meadow saffron

Conium maculatum - Hemlock

Consolida species - Larkspur

Convallaria majalis - Lily-of-the-valley

Corynocarpus laevigatus - New Zealand laurel, Karaka nut

Cycas species - Cycad, Zamia

Daphne species - Daphne, Garland flower, Lilac daphne, Mezereon, Rose daphne, Spurge laurel, Winter daphne

Datura species - Angel’s trumpet

Datura metel - Downy thorn apple, Horn of plenty

Datura stramonium - Common thorn apple, Jamestown weed, Jimson weed

Delphinium species - Delphinium

Dieffenbachia - Dumb cane

Digitalis species - Foxglove

Duranta erecta/Duranta repens - Golden dewdrop, Sky flower

Euphorbia species - Euphorbia, Spurge

Gloriosa superba - Climbing lily, Glory lily

Gomphocarpus fruiticosa - Asclepias fruiticosa, Swan plant

Gomphocarpus physocarpus -  Asclepias physocarpa, Balloon cotton

Helleborus species - Christmas rose, Corsican Hellebore, Easter rose, Hellebore, Lenten rose

Hyoscyamus niger - Black henbane, Henbane

Jatropha multifida - Coral plant, Physic nut

 Laburnum species - Golden chain tree, Golden rain, Laburnum, Scotch laburnum

Lantana camara - Lantana, Shrub verbena

Lepidozamia species - Cycad, Zamia

Lobelia species - Cardinal flower, Lobelia

Macrozamia species - Cycad, Zamia

Melia azedarach - Bead tree, Cape lilac, Chinaberry, Persian lilac, Rosary tree, White ceda

Nerium oleander - Oleander, Rose laurel

Oenanthe crocata - Water dropwort, Hemlock

Ornithogalum species - Common star of Bethlehem, Chincherinchee, Giant chincherinchee, Star of Bethlehem

Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa - Cooktown loquat, Finger cherry, Wannakai

Ricinis communis - Castor oil plant

Solanum dulcamara - Bittersweet, Climbing nightshade

Solanum nigrum - Black nightshade, Common nightshade

Solanum pseudocapsicum - Christmas cherry, Jerusalem cherry, Winter cherry

Stropanthus species - Corkscrew flower, Spider tresses, Stropanthus

Thevetia peruviana or Casabella thevetia - Lucky nut, Yellow oleander

Toxicodendron succedaneum - Rhus, Rhus tree, Wax tree, Poison sumac

Veratrum species - False hellebores

Golden dewdrop

Black bean tree

Poison ivy

Strychnine tree 

Gympie gympie

Asparagus Fern (asparagus plumosus) (sprengeri)

Avocado (persea americana)

Blue Gum (eucalyptus globulus)

Buddist Pine (poddocarpus Macrophyllus)

Cacti :Bunny Ears (opuntia microdasy’s alkispina)

Column (cereus peruvianus)

Rat’s Tail (aporocactus flagelliformis)

Sunset (lokwia famatimensis)

Caladium (Angel’s Wings)

Century Plant

Crown of Thorns (euphorbia milii splendens)

Cyclamen

Dieffenbachia

Holly (ilex)

Ivy :Cape (tenecio macroglossus)

(hedera helix)

(senecio mikanioides)

Glacier (hedera helix glacier)

Gloire de Marengo (hedera canariensis)

Needlepoint (hedera helix sagittlae folica)

Jerusalem Cherry (solanum pseudocapsicum)

Mistletoe (phoradendron flavescens)

Philodendron :Arrowhead (syngonium podophyllum)

Black Gold ( ph. melanochryson)

Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) (scindapsus aureus)

Elephant’s Ear (philodendron hastatum)

Fiddle Leaf (ph. pandurae forme)

Green Gold (syngonium podophyllum)

Marble Queen (scindapsus aureus)

Ornamental Pepper (capsicum annuum)

Silver Vine (scindapsus pictus)

Split Leaf (monstera delicosa)

Sweetheart Vine (philodendron scandens)

Red (hemigraphis colorata)

Umbrella Plant (cyperus)

Azalea (azalea indica)Bleeding Heart (dicentra formosa)

Calla Lily (zantedeschia aethiopica)

Carnation (dianthus caryophyllus)

Castor-oil plant (ricinus communis)

Chinese or Japanese Lantern (physalis)

Chrysanthemum

Clematis

Crocus (colchicum autumnale)

Daffodil (narcissus)

DelphineumGladiola (bulb)

Hyacinthe (hyacinthus orientalis)

Iris

Jonquil (narcissus)Morning Glory (ipomaea tricolour)

Narcissus

Oleander (nerium oleander)

Pansy (seeds) (viola tricolour)

Peony (root) (paeonia officinalis)

Primrose (primula)

Sweet Pea (lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet William (dianthus barbatus)

Potato (green patches on tubers & above ground part)

Rhubarb leaves

Tomato greens

Black Locust (robinia pseudoacacia)

Buckthorn (rhamnus cathartica)Elderberry (not berries)

Horse Chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum)

Hydrangea

Laburnum (laburnum anagyroides)

Privet (ligustrum vulgare)

Virginia Creeper (ampelopis brevipedunculata)

More Links

Sources: Austin Health AU, Canadian Child Care Federation

🦋Poison info plants and mushrooms - Queensland

🦋Aggie Horticulture

🦋Guide to toxic plants - National Poisons Information Centre Ireland

🦋199 Poisonous Plants to Look Out For - ProFlowers

🦋Poisonous Plants: Poisons A to Z

[flowerishness]

The family Solanum contains almost 1500 species and the potato, tomato and eggplant (not shown) are important food crops. Some members of this family produce the alkaloid Solanine and green potatoes, the leaves of the tomato  and the berries of the bittersweet are poisonous (and should not be eaten). However, you must admit, these three flowers do show a strong family resemblance. 

In order of appearance:

Solanum tuberosum (potato)

Solanum lycopersicum (tomato)

Solanum dulcamara  (European bittersweet, climbing nightshade)

[dustcollectingbones]

Oh @monarchofthequeerpotatoes:

I offer thou this, a hastily made 11pm photoshop rendering of my proposal for the Potato Kingdom flag

Symbolisms under the cut:

Main flag design: based on the bisexual flag (cause why not) with a crest/coat of arms in the centre like the flag of Portugal

Colours: main three are taken directly from the three most common colours of a potato (reddish, dark purple, and yellow) with the in-between lines being the monarch’s favourite colours (light blue and gold)

Halo: based loosely off of Christian halos from medieval Christian art and Dharma wheels/Dharmachakra (the holiness and perfection that is the kingdom)

Ears: rabbit and sheep ears, two animals that live off of the potatoes for survival

Nightshade flowers: potatoes belong to the Solanum family, often generally referred to as nightshades after Solanum Dulcamara

Infinity sign: both neurodivergence and the eternal reign of the monarch

Potato: potato :)