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Can someone tell me what this is?

 
Todd Parr
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I live in WI and these are growing wild next to a building. Can someone identify it for me? Thanks, Todd
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Rose Pinder
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Looks like a solanum.

http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=solanum+red+berries&num=100&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvnsb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=yQZbUK6IGu3tmAXh94C4Dw&ved=0CDEQsAQ&biw=1550&bih=865

Lots of edibles in that family and lots of poisonous plants, so they need to be IDed to the exact species. This one is getting closer -

http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Solanum_dulcamara_page.html

http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/bittersweet-nightshade.aspx
 
Todd Parr
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That looks like it, thank you for your help. I'm glad I didn't just try eating them

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Denice Moffat
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It's actually quite toxic to livestock as well. If they don't have enough to eat, they will eat it but then they can die.

Dr. Denice Moffat & Michael Robison
www.NaturalHealthTechniques.com or
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elk-Meadow-Farm-Nursery/209184999104914

 
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